JP2015016012A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving the interest thereof.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises arrangement state changing means capable of changing two display devices of at least three display devices 9, 10 and 11 capable of displaying a performance image relating to a game, from a spaced first state to a second state closer than said first state. The game machine executes: an individual performance to display different performance images individually on the display devices 9, 10 and 11; and a specific performance, when two display devices are in the second state, to display a specific performance image by using the two display devices in said second state as one display area, and a performance image different from said specific performance image, in a display device other than said two second display devices in said second state.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of a predetermined game.

  Conventionally, three liquid crystal display devices are provided, and the three liquid crystal display devices are adjacent to the left and right to form a three-surface display area, and the two liquid crystal display measures are adjacent to each other in front of the central liquid crystal display device. In addition, there is a gaming machine that can be changed between a two-surface driving position in which two display areas are formed. In such a gaming machine, an effect image is displayed using the three display areas as an integral display area when in the three drive position, and an integral display of the two display areas when in the two drive position. An effect image is displayed as an area (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2007-307251 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, even when each liquid crystal display measure is in either the three-plane driving position or the two-plane driving position, the display areas adjacent to each other are used as an integral display area. Since the effect image is displayed, the displayed image is always only one type, and there is a problem that the effect is monotonous.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent the production from becoming monotonous and improve the interest of the gaming machine.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A gaming machine capable of a predetermined game (for example, a pachinko machine 1),
At least three or more display devices (for example, the first effect display device 9, the second effect display device 10, and the third effect display device 11) capable of displaying effect images related to the game;
Two display devices (for example, the first effect display device 9 and the third effect display device 11) of the display devices are separated from each other in a first state (for example, as shown in FIG. 30, the first effect display device 9). And a second state (for example, the first effect display device 9 and the third effect display device 11 are in the vertical direction) closer to the first state from a state where the first effect display device 11 and the third effect display device 11 are separated from each other. The first to third effect display devices 9, 10, 11 are arranged at positions corresponding to the notice pattern B where the second effect display device 10 is separated from the first effect display device 9 and the third effect display device 11. Arrangement state change means (for example, the portion where the effect control CPU 86 executes the effect display device moving process in the effect control main process),
Individual effects for displaying different effect images on the respective display devices (for example, effects for displaying different characters AC on the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 shown in FIG. 21C). Individual effect execution means for executing (for example, the effect control CPU 86 is moving after the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 are moved to positions corresponding to the notice pattern A in the effect display device moving process). In the notice effect process, the process of step S520 is executed),
When the two display devices are set to the second state by the arrangement state changing means, the two display devices in the second state are used as one display area for a specific effect image (for example, character A and character C). Displays a battle effect fighting over two effect display devices 9 and 11, and an effect image (for example, a character) different from the specific effect image on a display device other than the two display devices in the second state. The specific effect executing means (for example, the effect control CPU 86 executes the effect display device moving process in the effect control main process by executing the specified effect (for example, the changing notice effect) for displaying the B image). (3) The step of performing step S861 in the effect symbol variation processing after moving the effect display devices 9, 10, 11 to the position corresponding to the notice pattern B),
It is characterized by having.
According to this feature, when the two display devices are brought close to each other, the specific effect image is displayed with the two close display devices as one display area, and the other display devices have the specific effect. Since an effect image different from the image is displayed, it is possible to prevent the effect from becoming monotonous and to improve the interest of the gaming machine.

A gaming machine according to claim 2 of the present invention,
A gaming machine capable of a predetermined game (for example, a pachinko machine 1),
At least three or more display devices (for example, the first effect display device 9, the second effect display device 10, and the third effect display device 11) capable of displaying effect images related to the game;
A first state (for example, the first effect display device 9) in which the first display device (for example, the first effect display device 9) and the second display device (for example, the third effect display device) are separated from each other. And the second effect display device 10 are close to each other in the left-right direction, and the first to third effect display devices 9 are at initial positions where the third effect display device 11 is separated from the first effect display device 9 and the second effect display device 10. , 10, 11) is in a second state (for example, the first effect display device 9 and the third effect display device 11 are close to each other in the up-down direction). The device 10 can be changed to a state in which the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, 11 are arranged at positions corresponding to the notice pattern B that is separated from the first effect display device 9 and the third effect display device 11. And a second display device of the display devices, The third state (for example, the first effect display device 9 and the second effect display device 10 are close to each other in the left-right direction), and the third effect display device 11 is separated from the third display device (for example, the second effect display device 10). Is closer to the third state than the first state to the third state from the state where the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, 11 are arranged at the initial positions separated from the first effect display device 9 and the second effect display device 10. 4 states (for example, a notice pattern in which the second effect display device 10 and the third effect display device 11 are close to each other in the vertical direction, and the first effect display device 9 is separated from the second effect display device 10 and the third effect display device 11. Arrangement state changing means (for example, the effect control CPU 86 performs the effect display device in the effect control main process) that can be changed to the state in which the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 are arranged at positions corresponding to C. The part that executes the move process A),
When the first display device and the second display device are in the second state by the arrangement state changing means, the first display device and the second display device in the second state are set as one display area. A first specific effect image (for example, a battle effect in which character A and character C fight over two effect display devices 9 and 11) is displayed, and the third display device is different from the first specific effect image. First specific effect executing means (for example, the effect control CPU 86 executes effect display device movement processing in effect control main processing and executes the first specified effect executing means for executing the first specific effect for displaying the effect image (for example, the image of the character B). -The part which performs step S861 in the process during effect design change after moving the 3rd effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 to the position according to notice pattern B),
When the second display device and the third display device are in the fourth state by the arrangement state changing means, the second display device and the third display device in the fourth state are set as one display area. A second specific effect image (for example, a battle effect in which character B and character C battle over two effect display devices 10 and 11) is displayed, and the first display device is different from the second specific effect image. The second specific effect executing means (for example, the effect control CPU 86 executes the effect display device moving process in the effect control main process by executing the second specified effect executing means for displaying the effect image (for example, the image of the character A). -The part which performs step S520 in the notice processing during change after moving the 3rd production display devices 9, 10, and 11 to the position according to notice pattern C),
It is characterized by having.
According to this feature, there is a difference between when the first display device and the second display device are in the second state, and when the second display device and the third display device are in the fourth state. Since the specific effect image is displayed, it is possible to prevent the effect from becoming monotonous and to improve the interest of the gaming machine.

The gaming machine according to means 1 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
A variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols) that can be distinguished from each other based on the establishment of the start condition (for example, that the game ball has won the first start port 15a or the second start port 15b) When a predetermined display result (for example, jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed on variable display means for deriving and displaying the display result (for example, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b). In addition, a gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player,
A variable display display (for example, the 4th symbol Y) that can recognize that the variable display of the identification information is being executed on the display device that has not been changed to the second state or the fourth state by the arrangement state changing means. ) In the variable display mode (for example, the portion where the effect control CPU 86 executes step S857b or step S857d in the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 86 executes step S516b or step S516d in the change notice process) Thus, the fourth symbol Y is displayed on the second effect display device 10 when the notice pattern B is arranged, and the fourth symbol Y is displayed on the first effect display device 9 when the notice pattern C is arranged. ),
It is characterized by having.
According to this feature, since the variable display display is displayed on the display device whose arrangement state is not changed to the second state or the fourth state, it is difficult to visually recognize the variable display display due to the change of the arrangement state. Can be prevented.

The gaming machine according to means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or means 1, wherein
A gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous for a player when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when a big hit symbol is derived and displayed),
A ratio that is controlled to the specific gaming state when the individual effect is executed in the first state, and a ratio that is controlled to the specific gaming state when the specific effect is executed in the second state. (For example, the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 are arranged at positions corresponding to the pattern A, and the characters A to C are different from the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11). The expectation degree for jackpot when the first image is displayed is such that the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 are arranged at positions corresponding to the pattern B, and the character A and the effect display devices 9 and 11 are arranged. (Lower than expected big hit when character B is displayed on effect display device 10 while battle effect by character C is executed)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when the individual effect is executed in the first state and when the specific effect is executed in the second state, the proportion of the specific game state is different. Since attention is paid to the arrangement state, the interest of the gaming machine can be improved.

The gaming machine according to means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 2 or means 1,
A gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous for a player when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when a big hit symbol is derived and displayed),
The ratio at which the first display device and the second display device are controlled to the specific game state when the first specific effect is executed in the second state, the second display device and the third display When the second specific effect is executed in the fourth state with the device, the ratio is controlled to the specific game state is different (for example, the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 are the warning pattern). When the character B is displayed on the effect display device 10 while the battle effect by the character A and the character C is executed over the effect display devices 9 and 11 in the position corresponding to B, the expected degree of jackpot The first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 are arranged at positions corresponding to the notice pattern C, and the battle effect by the character B and the character C is executed over the effect display devices 10 and 11. Production Lower than big hit expectation of when the character A is displayed on the shown device 9)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the proportion of the specific gaming state depends on whether the display device in the close state is the first display device and the second display device, or the second display device and the third display device. Since they are different, the player will pay attention to which display device is in an approached state, so that the interest of the gaming machine can be improved.

The gaming machine according to means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, 2, means 1 to 3,
Around the display area (for example, the first liquid crystal panel 9 ′, the second liquid crystal panel 10 ′, and the third liquid crystal panel 11) of each of the display devices, a plurality of light emitting means (for example, surroundings) are provided so as to surround the display area. LEDs 9 ″, 10 ″, 11 ″) are arranged,
When the specific effect is executed with the display area of each display device in the second state or the fourth state as one display area, the display area is arranged around the one display area. Light emission control means for lighting only the light emission means (for example, lighting in a frame shape) (for example, the effect control CPU 86 executes the effect display device moving process of the effect control main process, so that the position corresponding to the notice pattern or the initial position And a portion for lighting the surrounding LEDs 9 ″, 10 ″, and 11 ″ of the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 after the movement.
According to this feature, since only the surrounding light emitting means that becomes one display area emits light, it becomes easy to recognize the one display area by the light emission, and the sense of unity of the display area can be enhanced.

The gaming machine according to means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, 2, means 1 to means 4,
A gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous for a player when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when a big hit symbol is derived and displayed),
The arrangement state changing means can change to the second state or the fourth state in a plurality of patterns (for example, arrangement patterns B to E shown in FIG. 23),
The ratio controlled to the specific gaming state when the arrangement state changing means is changed to the second state or the fourth state in the first pattern (for example, the arrangement pattern B or the arrangement pattern C in the super reach effect). When the state is changed to the second state or the fourth state in the second pattern (for example, the placement pattern D or the placement pattern E in the super reach effect) by the placement state changing means, the specific game state is controlled. (For example, the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 are arranged patterns more than when the notice effect and the super reach effect are executed in the arrangement state of the arrangement pattern B and the arrangement pattern C). The expectation of big hit is higher when a notice effect or a super reach effect is executed in the arrangement state of D or arrangement pattern E)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the ratio of entering the specific game state differs depending on the pattern changed to the second state or the fourth state, the player pays attention to which pattern is the second state or the fourth state. As a result, the interest of the gaming machine can be improved.

The gaming machine according to means 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, 2, means 1 to means 5,
When the arrangement state changing means changes to at least the second state or the fourth state, the change suggestion effect executing means for executing the change suggestion effect suggesting the change (for example, the effect control CPU is changing the effect symbol) A part for executing step S854 of the process, and a part for lighting the surrounding LEDs 9 ″, 10 ″, and 11 ″ by the effect control CPU 86 executing step S516 of the changing notice process). It is a feature.
According to this feature, it is suggested that the state of the display device is changed by the execution of the change suggestion effect, so that the interest of the gaming machine can be improved.

A gaming machine according to means 7 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, 2, means 1 to means 6,
A frame buffer (SDRAM 210 used as a frame buffer area) in which image data of an image displayed on the display device (for example, the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11) is readable and stored;
The arrangement state changing means (for example, the part where the effect control CPU 86 executes the effect display device moving process in the effect control main process shown in FIG. 12) includes a plurality of patterns (for example, the arrangement patterns B to E shown in FIG. 23). ) Can be changed to the second state or the fourth state,
Each buffer area for storing image data of each image displayed on each display device (for example, the first drawing area of the first effect display device 9, the second drawing region of the second effect display device 10, and the third effect display) A third drawing area of the device 11 is set in the frame buffer, and an image is displayed on each display device using the common image data in the frame buffer, and each buffer corresponds to each pattern. An area is set in the frame buffer (for example, as shown in FIG. 25, the first drawing area, the second drawing area, and the third drawing area are set in a common frame buffer).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is not necessary to redraw the image data drawn in the frame buffer every time the pattern of each display device is changed, and the arrangement position of each buffer area in the frame buffer corresponding to each pattern Since the image displayed on each display device can be acquired by changing, the number of times of drawing with respect to the frame buffer can be reduced.

The gaming machine according to means 8 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, 2, means 1 to means 7,
A frame buffer (SDRAM 210 used as a frame buffer area) in which image data of an image displayed on the display device (for example, the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11) is readable and stored;
Of the display devices, one display device (for example, the first effect display device 9) and the other display device (for example, the third effect display device 11) have different display areas and display pixel densities.
A first image buffer area (for example, a first drawing area) that stores image data (for example, first cooperative image data) of at least a first image displayed on the one display device and displayed on the other display device. The second image buffer area (for example, the third drawing area) for storing the image data of the second image (for example, the third cooperative image data) is the display of the corresponding one of the display device and the other display device. An area corresponding to the area ratio is set in the frame buffer so that a common image can be drawn (for example, as shown in FIG. 27, the first drawing area and the third drawing area in the frame buffer area). Each of which draws sprite images with the same resolution),
The image of the image data stored in each image buffer area is displayed enlarged or reduced at a magnification according to the display pixel density of the one display device or the other display device corresponding to each image buffer area. (For example, as shown in FIG. 27, the third image data drawn in the third drawing area is enlarged and displayed on the third display device 11, or the third image drawn in the third drawing area. A portion for reducing the data and displaying it on the third display device 11),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the display pixel density is pseudo-same in the first image buffer area and the second image buffer area, the image is enlarged or reduced when drawing common image data. Since it is not necessary to draw, it is possible to prevent the control from becoming complicated, and the image data drawn in each image buffer area is a display pixel of one display device or another display device corresponding to each image buffer area. Since it is read out after being enlarged or reduced at a magnification according to the density, it is not necessary to use one display device having the same display pixel density as another display device, so that an inexpensive display device having a different display pixel density. Cost can be reduced.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine in an example. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example in the effect control board. It is a figure which illustrates an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. (A) is a figure which shows the structural example of a jackpot classification determination table, (B) is a figure which shows the content of various jackpots. It is a flowchart which shows a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect design change start process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a change notice effect determination process. (A) is a diagram showing a changing notice effect determination table (for big hits), and (B) is a diagram showing a changing notice effect determination table (for loss). It is a figure which shows the arrangement | positioning pattern determination table at the time of super reach. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a change notice process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a change notice process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the movement to the position according to the pattern A of an effect display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the movement to the position according to the pattern B of an effect display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the arrangement pattern of an effect display apparatus. (A) is a side view and a front view of the first effect display device and the third effect display device, and (B) is a side view and a front view of the first effect display device and the third effect display device. (A) is a figure which shows the change of a drawing area | region setting table, (B) is a figure which shows the change of the drawing area of a frame buffer area | region. It is a figure which shows each drawing area of each effect display device and frame buffer area when another image data is displayed on each effect display device. It is a figure which shows the state which makes each display device output the image data drawn in the frame buffer area | region. It is a figure which shows the operation | movement in the effect during a fluctuation | variation of each effect display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the operation | movement in the effect during a fluctuation | variation of each effect display apparatus. It is a figure showing operation in super reach production of each production display device. It is a figure showing operation in super reach production of each production display device.

  A mode for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

  First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine that is an example of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 1 (hereinafter abbreviated as pachinko machine 1) as viewed from the front. In the following description, the front side (player side) in FIG. 1 will be described as the front side of the pachinko machine 1, and the back side (inward side) will be described as the back side. In addition, the front surface of the pachinko machine 1 in the present embodiment is an opposing surface that faces the player when the pachinko machine 1 is viewed from the player side.

  The pachinko machine 1 is mainly composed of an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape and a front frame (not shown) attached to the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. A glass door frame 102 and a lower door frame 103 are provided on the front surface of the front frame so as to be openable and closable around one side.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the upper part of the front surface of the lower door frame 103 attached below the glass door frame 102 has a hitting ball supply tray (both the upper plate) as a game ball storage unit that can store game balls (game media). The upper plate portion 3 a having 3 formed on the upper surface is projected toward the front of the pachinko machine 1 (front direction of the pachinko machine 1). Also, below this upper plate portion 3a, an operation lever 600, which will be described later, is pivotally supported, and a lower plate portion 4a (also called a lower plate) 4 is formed on the upper surface. The projecting portion) is projected toward the front of the pachinko machine 1 (front direction of the pachinko machine 1). On the right side, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for launching a game ball is provided.

  The operation lever 600 includes an operation rod that is held by the player, and a trigger switch is provided at a predetermined position of the operation rod (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is applied when the player holds the operation rod). A trigger button is provided. The trigger button can be operated in a predetermined direction by performing a push / pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, index finger) while the player holds the operation lever of the operation lever 600 with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised. Lever switches 510a to 510d arranged in four directions in order to detect a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the main body of the lower plate 4a below the operation lever 600.

  In addition, the member that forms the upper plate 3 can be operated by a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by, for example, pressing a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate 3 main body (for example, above the operation lever 600). An operation button 516 is provided. The operation button 516 may be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A button switch 516a (see FIG. 2) for detecting the player's operation performed on the operation button 516 may be provided inside the body of the upper plate at the installation position of the operation button 516.

  A pair of left and right speakers 27a and 27b, which will be described later, are disposed on the front left and right sides of the lower door frame 103.

  A transparent game board 6 detachably attached to the front frame 101 is disposed on the back surface of the glass door frame 102. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. A game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, a first effect display device 9 including a plurality of variable display areas, each of which displays a variable effect pattern (also referred to as a decorative pattern) (also referred to as a variable display), and the first effect display device 9. The second effect display device 10 having the same shape as the effect display device 9, the first effect display device 9, and the third effect display device 11 smaller than the second effect display device 10 are viewed through the transparent game board 6. It is provided on the back of the game board 6 so that it can be done (see FIG. 24). The first effect display device 9 includes a first liquid crystal panel 9 ′ that displays an image in accordance with a signal output from a VDP 262, which will be described later, and a surrounding LED 9 ″ that is disposed so as to surround the periphery of the liquid crystal panel 9 ′. And. Similarly, the second effect display device 10 includes a second liquid crystal panel 10 ′ that displays an image in accordance with a signal output from a VDP 262, which will be described later, and a periphery disposed so as to surround the periphery of the liquid crystal panel 10 ′. The third effect display device 11 includes a third liquid crystal panel 11 ′ that displays an image in accordance with a signal output from a VDP 262, which will be described later, and surrounds the periphery of the liquid crystal panel 11 ′. And surrounding LEDs 11 ″ (see FIG. 3). These peripheral LEDs 9 ″, 10 ″, 11 ″ form frame portions 9a, 10a, 11a (see FIG. 21A) that surround the liquid crystal panels 9 ′, 10 ′, 11 ′ on the frame. .

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the first effect display device 9 and the second effect display device 10 have the same size and shape, and the third effect display device 11 includes the first effect display device 9 and the second effect display device 9. Although the form made into the thing smaller than the effect display apparatus 10 was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, These 1st effect display apparatus 9, the 2nd effect display apparatus 10, and the 3rd effect display apparatus 11 For example, one of the first effect display device 9, the second effect display device 10, and the third effect display device 11 is larger than the other display devices. You may make it be an apparatus.

  The first effect display device 9, the second effect display device 10, and the third effect display device 11 are arranged so that they can be seen through an opening formed in the transparent game board 6. The small third effect display device 11 is a display device that consumes less power than the first effect display device 9 and the second effect display device 10.

  In the present embodiment, the third effect display device 11 is disposed at a lower position than the first effect display device 9 and the second effect display device 10, and the first effect display device 9 and the second effect display device. 10 and the third effect display device 11 are arranged at the same position (same plane) in the front-rear direction (see FIG. 24A). As described above, in this embodiment, the first effect display device 9, the second effect display device 10, and the third effect display device 11 are illustrated on the same plane, but the present invention is limited to this. For example, the third effect display device 11 is movably provided so as to partially overlap the first effect display device 9 and the second effect display device 10, and the overlapped third effect display device 11 and the first effect display device 11 The first effect display device 9 and the second effect display device 10 may form one display area.

  Further, in this embodiment, on the back side of the first effect display device 9, a first moving unit 59a for moving the first effect display device 9 in the vertical direction and the left-right direction and rotating it, a second effect display. A second moving unit 59b for moving and rotating the second effect display device 10 in the vertical direction and the left-right direction is provided on the back side of the device 10, and the third effect display is provided on the back side of the third effect display device 11. Third moving units 59c for moving the display device 11 in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction and for rotating the display device 11 are provided. Then, by driving these moving units 59a, 59b and 59c, the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 are moved from the initial position shown in FIG. 22A to the first to third effects. A separated position (arrangement pattern A in FIG. 23) where all of the display devices 9, 10, 11 are separated, or a state where at least two of the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, 11 are close to each other The arrangement position can be changed to (the arrangement patterns B to E in FIG. 23). That is, the arrangement position of at least two of the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 can be switched between a separated position and a close position.

  The moving units 59a, 59b, and 59c of the present embodiment move the arms connected to the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 by driving the motor, thereby moving the first to third effect display devices. Although the arrangement state changing means is configured to move 9, 10, and 11 between the separation position and the arrangement position, the present invention is not limited to this, and by driving an actuator, an air cylinder, or the like. You may comprise the arrangement | positioning state change means to move the 1st-3rd production display apparatus 9,10,11 between a separation position and an arrangement position. Furthermore, a chain, a belt, or the like for transmitting the driving force from the arrangement state changing means to the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 may be used.

  In the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11, the first effect display device 9 and the second effect display device 10 are adjacent to each other at the normal time, and the third effect display device 11 is the first effect display device. 9 and the state located below the second effect display device 10 are arranged as initial positions (see FIGS. 1 and 21A). Further, as shown in FIG. 21A, the lower part of the first effect display device 9 arranged at the initial position is based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) through the first start port 15a. The first hold memory display area H1 for displaying the number of hold memories generated in this way is displayed.

  Further, the number of reserved memories generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the second start port 15b is displayed below the second effect display device 10 arranged at the initial position. 2 The storage storage display area H2 is displayed, and the right part of the second effect display device 10 arranged at the initial position is synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the effect symbol. The fourth symbol Y on which the variable display is performed is displayed.

  A special symbol display 8 (see FIG. 2) that variably displays special symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them is provided at a predetermined location on the game board 6. The third effect display device 11 at the initial position displays a variable display area V (symbol display area) including, for example, “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The third effect display device 11 at the initial position is a symbol for decoration (for effect) during a special symbol change display period by the special symbol display 8, and is used as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them. A variation (variable) display of the effect design is performed. The first reserved memory display area H1, the second reserved memory display area H2, the fourth symbol Y, and the variable display area V will be described later in detail, but the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, 11 will be described later. Depending on the movement, it is displayed on one of the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11. The first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 are controlled by devices such as an effect control microcomputer 81 (see FIG. 2) mounted on an effect control board 80 (effect execution means) described later. .

  The special symbol display 8 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9, for example. The special symbol display 8 has a first special symbol display 8a for variably displaying the first special symbol as the first identification information, and a second special symbol display for variably displaying the second special symbol as the second identification information. A vessel 8b is provided.

  The variation display of the first special symbol is a variation display start condition (for example, after a game ball has won a first start opening 15a, which will be described later) after the first start condition, which is a variation display execution condition, is satisfied. When the number of reserved memories is not 0, the first special symbol fluctuation display is not executed, and the big hit game is not executed) is started and changed. When the time (variable display time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. In addition, the variation display of the second special symbol is a variation display start condition after the second start condition, which is the execution condition of the variation display, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has won a second start opening 15b described later). (For example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, the display of the second special symbol is not executed, and the jackpot game is not executed) is started. When the variation time (variation display time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that winning means that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  As will be described later, the variation display on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b and the variation (variable) display of the effect symbols on the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 will be described later. The first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b are started in conjunction with the start of the variable display, and the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b display the variable display. Synchronized so as to be stopped in conjunction with being stopped, and the variation (variable) display of the effect symbol which is identification information in these first to third effect display devices 9, 10, 11 is also a variable display. After the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the execution condition, is satisfied (for example, a game ball has won a first start port 15a or a second start port 15b described later), a change display start condition (for example, The number of reserved memories is 0 The first special symbol or the second special symbol is not being displayed and the jackpot game is not executed), and the variable display is started. When time (fluctuation time) elapses, a display result (stop symbol by combination of effect symbols) is derived and displayed.

  Below the first effect display device 9, the second effect display device 10, and the third effect display device 11, a start prize having a first start port 15a and a second start port 15b as a winning area that can accept a game ball. A device 15 is provided. In the start winning device 15, the first start port 15a is provided in the upper part, and the second start port 15b is provided in the lower part. A pair of movable pieces 13 and 13 are provided on the left and right sides of the second start port 15b in such a manner that an opening / closing operation can be performed. The first start port 15a opens upward and is always in a state where a game ball can enter (accept). On the other hand, the second start port 15b is provided with a structure around the first start port 15a above and the movable pieces 13 and 13 are provided on the left and right, so that the movable pieces 13 and 13 are in a closed state. When the movable pieces 13 and 13 are in the open state, the game ball can enter (accept). Thus, the first start port 15a does not change the easiness of winning, and the second start port 15b changes the easiness of winning according to the opening / closing operation of the movable pieces 13, 13.

  Note that the start winning device 15 is able to win in the state where the movable pieces 13 and 13 are in the closed state, although it is difficult to win the second start port 15b (that is, the game ball has won a prize). It may be configured to be difficult). In addition, the start winning device 15 may be provided with only the first start port 15a that does not change the easiness of winning as a start port, and it is easy to win by opening and closing the movable pieces 13, 13. Only the second start port 15b whose height changes may be provided.

  The movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start prize-winning device 15 are driven by the solenoid 16 when an opening condition described later is satisfied, so that the movable pieces 13 and 13 are opened from the closed state for a predetermined period and then closed. When the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15 are in the open state, it becomes easy for the game ball to win the second start port 15b (easy to start start), and a state advantageous to the player (first state) ) On the other hand, when the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15 are closed, the game ball does not win the second start port 15b (becomes difficult to start start) and is in a disadvantageous state for the player (second state) State). The winning ball that has entered the first start port 15a is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start port switch 14a. The winning ball that has entered the second start port 15b is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start port switch 14b.

  The predetermined number of the game board 6 displays four numbers indicating the number of valid winning balls that have entered the first starting port switch 14a or the second starting port switch 14b, that is, the number of reserved memories (also referred to as starting memory or starting winning memory). A special symbol hold storage indicator 18 (see FIG. 2) is provided. The special symbol reservation storage display 18 displays up to four reservation storage numbers in the order of winning. The special symbol hold memory display 18 increases the stored data in the hold memory by 1 and increases the number of LEDs in the lit state by 1 every time there is a start winning in the first start port 15a or the second start port 15b. Each time the special symbol display 8 starts the variable display, the special symbol storage memory display 18 decreases the storage data of the storage by 1 and decreases the number of LEDs in the lit state by 1 (that is, one LED Is turned off. Specifically, the special symbol hold storage display 18 shifts the lighting state every time the special symbol display 8 starts the variable display. In this example, an upper limit number (up to 4) is provided for the number of reserved memories by winning to the first start port 15a or the second start port 15b. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the upper limit number of the reserved storage number may be a value of 4 or more, or may be a value less than 4.

  A special variable winning ball device 20 using an opening / closing plate that is opened and closed by a solenoid 21 is provided below the start winning device 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is provided with a large winning opening that is opened and closed by an opening / closing plate, and the opening / closing plate is controlled to an open state advantageous to the player in the big hit gaming state, and the opening / closing plate is in a state other than the big hit gaming state. Is controlled in a closed state, which is disadvantageous to the player. As described above, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 satisfies the release condition when it enters the big hit gaming state. Of the winning balls introduced to the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 and guided to the back of the game board 6, the winning ball that entered one and the gaming ball that entered the other area are detected by the count switch 23 as they are. A solenoid 21a (see FIG. 2) for switching the route in the special winning opening is also provided on the back of the game board 6.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable symbol display on the normal symbol display 10 that displays a variable symbol as a plurality of types of identification information is started. In this embodiment, left and right LEDs (not shown) are turned on alternately by turning on the LEDs alternately. For example, if the left LED is turned on at the end of the change display, it becomes a hit. . When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the opening condition of the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15 is established, and the movable pieces 13 and 13 in the start winning device 15 are 13 is opened for a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, the normal symbol holding memory display 41 (see FIG. 2) having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of memorized effective passing balls that have passed through the gate 32, that is, the starting passing memorized number. ) Is provided. Each time a game ball passes to the gate 32, the stored data of the start passing memory is incremented by 1, and the normal symbol holding memory display 41 increments the LED to be lit by 1. Then, every time the variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the stored data of the start passage memory is decreased by 1, and the LED to be lit is decreased by 1.

  The game board 6 is provided with a plurality of normal winning ports including a first normal winning port 29 and a second normal winning port 30 as a winning area of a winning device that accepts game balls and allows winning. The winning of the game ball in the first normal winning opening 29 is detected by the first winning opening switch 29a. The winning of the game ball to the second normal winning opening 30 is detected by the second winning opening switch 30a. The first starting port 15a, the second starting port 15b, and the big winning port also constitute a winning area of a winning device that accepts game balls and allows winning. In addition, decorative light emitting portions 25L and 25R in which decorative LEDs 25a blinking during the game are provided are provided around the left and right sides of the game area 7, and an out port 26 for collecting game balls that have not won a prize is provided at the bottom. There is.

  Two speakers 27L and 27R that emit sound effects are provided at the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7, and two speakers 27a and 27b that emit sound effects are provided at the left and right lower portions. In the following description, the speaker 27L, 27R, 27a, 27b may be collectively referred to as the speaker 27 in some cases. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a top lamp module 530 in which various LEDs such as a rotating body LED are incorporated, a left light emitting unit 28L in which a left frame LED 28b (see FIG. 2) is incorporated, and a right frame LED 28c (see FIG. 2). ) Is built in. Further, a decoration LED is installed around each structure (such as a big prize opening) in the game area 7. The LED for the rotating body, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, and the decoration LED are examples of the decoration light emitter provided in the pachinko machine 1.

  In this example, a prize ball LED 51 that is lit during award ball payout is provided at a predetermined position of the left light emitting unit 28L, and a ball break LED 52 that is lit when a supply ball is cut is provided at a predetermined position of the right frame LED 28c. Is provided.

  Various light emitting means such as prize ball LED 51, ball-out LED 52, decoration LED 25 a, left frame LED 28 b, right frame LED 28 c, and each LED in the top lamp module 530 are based on the effect control command output from the main board 31. Lighting control (LED control) is performed based on a signal output from the computer 81. Sound generation control (sound control) from the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, and 27b is also performed by the effect control microcomputer 81.

  A game ball launched from a hitting ball launching device (not shown) by operating the hitting operation handle 5 of the player enters the game area 7 through a hitting guide rail (not shown), and then flows down the game area 7. When a game ball enters the first start port 15a and is detected by the first start port switch 14a, or enters the second start port 15b and is detected by the second start port switch 14b, a special symbol variation display is displayed. If it can be started, the special symbol on the special symbol display 8 starts to be displayed in a variable manner. If the special symbol variable display is not ready to start, the number of reserved memories is increased by one.

  The variable display of the symbols on the special symbol display 8 and the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, 11 stops when the variable display time set every time the variable display is performed. If the symbol at the time of stop (stop symbol) is a jackpot symbol (also referred to as a jackpot display result) as a specific display result, it will be a jackpot and the game will shift to a jackpot gaming state. In the big hit gaming state, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is released until a predetermined time elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of gaming balls wins. When a game ball wins while the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened and is detected by the count switch 23, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is permitted with a predetermined number of times such as 15 rounds as an upper limit value. Such control is called repeated continuation control. In the repeated continuation control, a state in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened is called a round.

  When the symbols on the special symbol display 8 at the time of stop and the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 are predetermined special jackpot symbols (probable variation jackpot symbols) of the jackpot symbols, It is even more advantageous for a player who has a probability variation state (hereinafter referred to as a probability variation state) in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit after a gaming state (hit probability) is higher than a normal gaming state that is a normal state different from the big hit gaming state. It becomes a state. Hereinafter, the probability variation state is also referred to as a high probability state (sometimes abbreviated as a high probability state). Further, the non-probable change state is also referred to as a low probability state (sometimes abbreviated as a low probability state).

  In addition, when the display result of the symbols at the time of stopping the variable display on the special symbol display 8 and the first to third effect display devices 9, 10 and 11 is the probability variation big hit symbol, the fluctuation time after the big hit gaming state When it is a shortened state, it is controlled over a predetermined period to a short state. Compared to the normal gaming state, the time-short state is the variable display time (from the start of the change) on the special symbol display 8, the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, 11 and the normal symbol display 10. This is a control state in which the display result is derived and displayed at an early stage by shortening the display result display time. Further, during the time-short state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the opening time of the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15 is lengthened and the number of times of opening is increased. In other words, so-called electric Chu support control is executed. During the time-short state, since the display time of the symbol variation is shortened, the number of reserved memories to be described later is digested early, and the start winning that occurs exceeding the upper limit (for example, “4”) of the number of reserved memories becomes invalid. Since it is easy to derive and display the jackpot display result early in the short term, it is easy to derive and display the jackpot display result early, so the display result of the variable display is likely to become the display result of the jackpot symbol from a time efficient viewpoint It becomes a gaming state advantageous to the player. As described above, in the case of a probable big hit, the high probability state and the short time state are controlled in a predetermined period after the end of the big hit gaming state. The short-time state over a predetermined period after the end of the jackpot gaming state is either when the next jackpot gaming state occurs or until the special symbol and the effect symbol change display is performed a predetermined number of times (100 times). It continues until the condition of is satisfied.

  Further, when considering from the aspect of paying out the game ball according to the winning, in the short time state, the fluctuation display time of the normal symbol is shortened compared to the non-time short state, and the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes the winning symbol. The probability is increased, the opening time of the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15 at the time of winning is lengthened, and the number of times of opening the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the starting winning device 15 at the time of hitting is increased. Based on this, the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15 are likely to be in an open state as compared with the normal gaming state. Therefore, in the short-time state, it is easy to generate a prize (including both a case where the start prize is valid and a case where the prize is invalid) to the second start port 15b. Therefore, the number of game balls ( The ratio of the number of game balls (the number of payout balls) to be paid out as award balls according to winning is greater than the number of hit balls) compared to the normal game state. In general, the ratio of the number of paid-out balls for winning a prize to the number of shot balls is called “base”. For example, when there are 40 payout balls with respect to 100 shot balls, the base is 40 (%). In the case of this embodiment, for example, a time-short state having a higher base than a non-time-short state such as a normal gaming state is called a high base state, and conversely, a base game state having a lower base compared to such a high base state. Such a non-short-time state is called a low base state.

  As described above, the ratio of the number of prize balls paid out by winning a prize to the number of balls launched is generally called “base”, but the maximum number of game balls fired per unit time such as 1 minute is limited to a certain number. ing. For this reason, the “base” can also be indicated by a total value of the number of winning balls paid out by winning a plurality of winning openings provided in the game area in a unit time. For example, assuming that the maximum number of game balls fired per unit time is 100, the total number of award balls paid out by winning in a unit time coincides with a general “base” value. Based on such relevance, in the present embodiment, each of the first start port 15a, the second start port 15b, the first normal winning port 29, and the second normal winning port 30 is an abnormality monitoring target winning port, A total value of the number of paid-out balls of the winning ball due to the winning of the abnormality monitoring target winning opening is called a base, and is used as an object of abnormality monitoring related to winning.

  Whether the probability variation state (high probability state) or the non-probability variation state (low probability state) is determined based on whether or not the probability variation flag, which is a flag set in the probability variation state, is set. . Also, whether the time-short state (high base state) or the non-time-short state (low base state) is determined based on whether or not the time-short flag, which is a flag set in the time-short state, is set. Is done.

  In addition, in the state not controlled to the short time state described above, every time the number of special symbols on hold is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the memory for controlling the memory variation shortened state to shorten the variation display time of the special symbol and the effect symbol Variation shortening control is performed. The memory fluctuation shortening control ends when the number of reserved symbols for special symbols is less than a predetermined number. Therefore, even in a state where the time-short state is not controlled, there are cases where the variation display time of the special symbol and the effect symbol is shortened.

  In order to enhance the decorative effect of the special symbol variation display on the special symbol display 8, the special symbols that are displayed in a variable manner in the first to third presentation display devices 9, 10, and 11 have a predetermined relationship with the special symbol variation display. It is a symbol with a decorative meaning that is displayed in a variable manner. The predetermined relationship for such symbols includes, for example, the relationship that the variation display of the effect symbol starts when the variation display of the special symbol is started, and the display result of the special symbol at the end of the variation display of the special symbol. This includes a relationship in which the display result of the effect symbol is derived and displayed when the variation display of the effect symbol is terminated. When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a display result by the special symbol indicator 8, for example, as shown in FIG. The jackpot symbol combination is derived and displayed as a display result. Such a display result of the jackpot symbol by the special symbol and the display result of the combination of the jackpot symbol by the effect symbol are referred to as a jackpot display result. The variable display area V may be a display area including the first and second effect display devices 9 and 10 instead of the display region of the third effect display device 11.

  The special symbol display 8 and the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 have the corresponding relationship as described above. Therefore, in the following description, these are collectively referred to as a variable display unit. There is a case.

  Next, the reach display mode (reach) will be described. The reach display mode (reach) in the present embodiment means that the symbols that have not been stopped when the stopped symbols constitute a part of the jackpot symbol, and that all or This is a state where some symbols are synchronously displayed while constituting all or part of the jackpot symbol.

  For example, in the variable display area V, an effective line (one effective line in the case of this embodiment) that becomes a big hit when the symbol stops is determined in advance, and a part of the display area on the effective line is preliminarily set. A state in which the variable display is performed in the display area on the active line that has not been stopped when the predetermined symbol is stopped (for example, among the left, middle, and right variable display areas in the variable display area V) The left and right display areas are stopped and the same display is still displayed, and the middle display area is still in the variable display mode), and all or part of the display area on the active line A state in which all or a part of the jackpot symbol is formed and is variably displayed synchronously (for example, variably display is performed in all of the left, middle, and right display areas in the variable display area V, and is always the same. The state) variable display in a state where the handle is aligned is made that reach the display mode or reach.

  Also, during the reach, an unusual effect may be performed with LEDs or sounds. This production is called reach production. Further, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (effect design etc.)) or the background of the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, 11 is displayed. The display mode (for example, color etc.) of an image may be changed. This change in character display and background display mode is called reach effect display. In addition, some reach is set so that when it appears, a big hit is likely to occur compared to a normal reach. Such special (specific) reach is called super reach.

  In addition, with respect to the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11, a jackpot notice effect such as a pseudo-ream for notifying that there is a possibility of a big hit is performed in a variable display that triggers a big hit. There is a case.

  In this embodiment, as the big hit, a plurality of types of big hits such as a non-probable big hit, a probable big hit A, and a probable big hit B are provided as will be described later. In the following description, when “big hit” is simply indicated without specifying the types of big hits, it is a case where these multiple types of big hits are representatively shown.

  The non-probable big hit is a big hit (non-probable big hit) that becomes a low probability state and a low base state by not being in the above-described probabilistic state after the end of the big hit gaming state, and not becoming a time-short state. Such a state with a low probability state and a low base state is called a low probability low base state. The probability variation big hit A and the probability variation big hit B are big hits that become a probability variation state after the end of the big hit gaming state, a high probability state where the time is short for a predetermined period, and a high base state. Such a state with a high probability state and a high base state is referred to as a highly accurate high base state. After the probability variation big hit, when the predetermined period elapses, the time reduction state ends, and the state becomes a high probability state and a low base state. Such a state having a high probability state and a low base state is referred to as a high probability low base state.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration in the main board 31. 2 also shows the payout control board 37 and the effect control board 80 mounted on the pachinko machine 1. The main board (game control board) 31 includes a game control microcomputer 156 serving as a basic circuit (corresponding to game control means) for controlling the pachinko machine 1 according to a program, a gate switch 32a, a first start port switch 14a, Input that gives various signals such as a power-off signal and a clear signal to the game control microcomputer 156 in addition to signals from the second start port switch 14b, the count switch 23, the first winning port switch 29a, and the second winning port switch 30a. The circuit 58, the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15, the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20, and the solenoid 21a for switching the path in the special winning opening are micro-game control. An output circuit 59 driven in accordance with a command from the computer 156; It has been mounting.

  The game control microcomputer 156 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means (variation data storage means for storing fluctuation data) used as a work memory, and a program. Therefore, it includes a CPU 56 that is a processor that performs a control operation, and an I / O port 57. The game control microcomputer 156 is a one-chip microcomputer.

  In the game control microcomputer 156, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program stored in the ROM 54. Therefore, the execution (or processing) of the game control microcomputer 156 as described below specifically means that the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31. The game control means is realized by a game control microcomputer 156 including a CPU 56.

  In addition, the game control microcomputer 156 includes a clock circuit that generates a clock signal, a reset controller that functions as a system reset means, a random number circuit, and a CTC (not shown) that sends an interrupt request signal to the CPU 56. Built in.

  The random number circuit is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination for determining whether or not to win a jackpot based on the display results of the variation display of the special symbol and the effect symbol. The random number circuit updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and at random timing. Based on the fact that the start winning time generated is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

  The game control microcomputer 156 reads the numerical data from the random number circuit as a random number value R (random R) when a start winning to the first start port switch 14a or the second start port switch 14b occurs, and converts the numerical data into the numerical data. Based on this, it is determined whether or not to make a jackpot display result as a specific display result, that is, whether or not to make a jackpot. When it is determined that the game is a big hit, the gaming state is shifted to a big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player. The determination as to whether or not to win is actually executed based on the random number value extracted at the time of starting winning at the start of the variation display of the special symbol and the effect symbol. Whether the random number generated by the random number circuit is a big hit, such as a random number for probability variation determination for determining whether or not to make a probability variation, and a random number for variation pattern determination for determining a variation pattern of a special symbol. It may be used as a random number for determination other than determination.

  The clock circuit outputs a system clock signal to the CPU 56, and outputs a reference clock signal CLK having a predetermined period generated by dividing the system clock signal to each random number circuit. When a low level signal is input for a certain period, the reset controller outputs a predetermined initialization signal to the CPU 56 and each random number circuit to reset the game control microcomputer 156 as a system.

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a volatile storage means that is partly or wholly backed up by a backup power source created on a power supply board (not shown). That is, even when the power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is stopped, even when the power supply is cut off, a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied) or a part of the RAM 55 All contents are saved. In particular, at least data corresponding to the control state of the game (special symbol process flag or the like) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the RAM 55 as backup data. The data corresponding to the control state is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like.

  Further, a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board (not shown) has dropped below a predetermined value is input to the input circuit 58. The power-off signal is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 156 via the input circuit 58. A clear signal indicating that the clear switch for instructing clearing of the contents of the RAM is operated is input to the input circuit 58 at the input port of the game control microcomputer 156. The clear signal is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 156 via the input circuit 58.

  Each of the plurality of switches is connected to the input port of the game control microcomputer 156 via the input circuit 58. Thereby, the game control microcomputer 156 receives an input detection signal indicating the input state of each switch from each of the plurality of switches.

  Further, the output circuit 78 mounted on the game control microcomputer 156 transmits (outputs) the effect control command output by the CPU 56 to the effect control board 80. The output circuit 78 transmits (outputs) a control signal output from the CPU 56 to the special symbol display 8, the special symbol hold storage display 18, the normal symbol display 10, and the normal symbol hold storage display 41.

  The game control microcomputer 156 outputs an effect control command (effect control signal) as a control signal for instructing the effect control board 80 to perform effect control including display control, sound control, and LED control. Send through.

  The effect control commands transmitted to the effect control board 80 by the game control microcomputer 156 include a customer waiting demo designation command and a variable display command.

  The customer waiting demonstration designation command is an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating the display during the customer waiting demonstration by the game control microcomputer 156, and a predetermined time has elapsed after the change of the special symbol is finished. When the customer waiting demonstration designation command is sent to the effect control board 80, a customer waiting demonstration screen is initially displayed on the first and second effect display devices 9 and 10, and When the time has elapsed, a predetermined customer waiting demonstration screen is displayed only on the third effect display device 11 in order to suppress power consumption (the first and second effect display devices 9 and 10 are in the power saving mode state). In other words, normally, when a player changes, there is a period in which the player is absent, so it is assumed that these waiting-for-demo demonstration designation commands are due to the player changing. When it is output.

  The variation display command is an effect control command transmitted at the start of variation in order to designate a variation pattern of the effect symbol displayed in variation in the variation display area V corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol. Is a command to specify.

  The effect control board 80 receives an effect control command from the game control microcomputer 156, and controls display of effect display and sound effects (effect sounds) on the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11. Electrical component control means such as an effect control microcomputer 81 that performs output control is mounted.

  In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 81 mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the effect control command from the game control microcomputer 156, and the first to third effect displays for variably displaying the effect symbols. Display control of the devices 9, 10, and 11 and sound output control from the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, and 27b are performed.

  In addition, the effect control microcomputer 81 mounted on the effect control board 80 detects the detection signals from the lever switches 510a to 510d and the button switch 516a, thereby operating the operation lever 600 and the player of the operation button 516. Detects operations by.

  In addition, the production control microcomputer 81 performs display control of the stage LED 25b provided on the game board 6, and the prize ball LED 51, the ball cut LED 52, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c provided on the frame side, Moreover, lighting control of each LED in the top lamp module 530 is performed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 80 includes a first moving unit 59a for moving / rotating the first effect display device 9 and a first moving unit 59a for moving / rotating the second effect display device 10. 2 movement unit 59b and 3rd movement unit 59c for moving and rotating the 3rd effect display device 11 are connected, and production control microcomputer 81 (effect control CPU86) is these movement units 59a, By controlling the operation of 59b and 59c, the movement / rotation control of the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the effect control board 80 includes an effect control microcomputer 81 including an effect control CPU 86 and a RAM 85. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 86 operates in accordance with a program stored in the built-in ROM 84, and receives an effect control command via the input circuit 260. Among these, the ROM 84 stores data relating to images displayed on the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 in various effects, a time chart of display start timing and end timing, and the like for each effect type. The RAM 85 stores a cancel counter (not shown). Further, the effect control CPU 86 causes the VDP (video display processor) 262 to perform display control of the first effect display device 9 such as generation of an image to be displayed on the first effect display device 9 based on the effect control command. First display control processing, second display control processing for performing display control of the second effect display device 10 such as generation of an image to be displayed on the second effect display device 10, and an image to be displayed on the third effect display device 11. The third display control process for performing the display control of the third effect display device 11 such as the generation of is performed.

  In this embodiment, a VDP 262 that performs display control of the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, 11 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 81 is mounted on the effect control board 80.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the VDP 262 is a CGROM 205 that stores data such as characters (image data such as people, animals, characters, figures, symbols, and CG data) as image element data used as sprite images, a frame A display control circuit is configured together with SDRAM 210 (synchronous DRAM) used as a buffer area (VRAM area).

  The effect control CPU 86 outputs to the VDP 262 a command for reading out necessary data from the image data ROM 263 storing various image data in accordance with the received effect control command. The image data ROM 263 is character image data or moving image data displayed on the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, 11, specifically, a person, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including effect symbols), And a ROM for storing image data of the background image in advance. The VDP 262 reads out image data from the image data ROM 263 in response to a command from the effect control CPU 86. The VDP 262 performs display control based on the read image data.

  The VDP 262 is a system register 202 that stores various settings of the VDP 262, and attributes (parameters used when drawing the character. The drawing order of the character, the number of colors, the scaling ratio, the palette number, the coordinates, etc. Attribute register 203 for storing (designated data), a drawing control unit 206 for controlling drawing of an image in a drawing area to be described later in the frame buffer area, and a control for transferring the CG data stored in the CGROM 205 to the frame buffer area. A data transfer control unit 211 to perform, a video signal (R (red), G (green), B (blue)) signal and a synchronization signal for displaying image data stored in a display area to be described later of the frame buffer area. The display control unit 213 that outputs the video signal output from the display control unit 213 An integrated circuit is mounted such DA converters 214, 215, and 216 to be output to the first to third effect display device 10, 11 is converted into analog signals.

  The VDP 262 is provided with a system bus and a CG bus. The system bus and the CG bus are connected to the effect control CPU 86 of the effect control microcomputer 81 via the CPU interface 201. It is connected to the CGROM 205 via the CG bus interface 204. A system register 202 is connected to the system bus, and an attribute register 203 is connected to the CG bus, so that the effect control CPU 86 can access the system register 202 and the attribute register 203.

  The drawing control unit 206, the data transfer control unit 211, and the display control unit 213 are connected to the system bus so that the system register 202 can be accessed. The drawing control unit 206 and the data transfer control unit 211 are connected to the CG bus so that the CGROM 205 and the attribute register 203 can be accessed.

  Further, a VRAM bus is further provided inside the VDP 262, and the VRAM bus is connected to the SDRAM 210 via the VRAM bus interface 209. A drawing control unit 206, a data transfer control unit 211, and a display control unit 213 are connected to the VRAM bus so that the frame buffer area of the SDRAM 210 can be accessed via the VRAM bus.

  The system register 202 includes a system control register for storing instructions such as initial setting, drawing, and data transfer, an interrupt control register for storing an interrupt signal output instruction to be described later, a drawing area in the frame buffer area, a palette data A drawing register for storing an arrangement area, a transfer source address at the time of data transfer, a data transfer register for storing a transfer destination address, a display register for storing a display area in the frame buffer area, and the like are allocated.

  The CPU interface 201 outputs a V blank interrupt signal to the effect control CPU 86 at each start of V blank (an image update period) and outputs various other interrupt signals to the effect control CPU 86. To do. The display control unit 213 performs display processing for outputting image data in the frame buffer area specified by the display register as a video signal.

  The frame buffer area of the SDRAM 210 includes a palette area in which palette data is arranged, a character buffer in which necessary characters are read from the CGROM 205 and stored, and palette data (when the drawing control unit 206 draws an image). Each area such as a CG buffer for temporarily storing CG data when the drawing control unit 206 draws an image is allocated. ing.

  In the frame buffer area, as will be described later, the first rendering area (first image buffer area) in which image data to be displayed on the first effect display device 9 is stored and the second effect display device 10 are displayed. A second drawing area (second image buffer area) in which image data to be stored is stored, and a third drawing area (third image buffer area) in which image data displayed on the third effect display device 11 is drawn are allocated. (Refer to FIG. 26 (B)), by designating each of these drawing areas in the display register, an image drawn and stored in the first drawing area is displayed on the first effect display device 9, An image drawn and stored in the second drawing area is displayed on the second effect display device 10, and an image drawn and stored in the third drawing region is displayed on the third effect display device 11.

  As described above, the effect control CPU 86 can access the system register 202 and the attribute register 203 via the CPU interface 201, and displays the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, 11 described above. The VDP 262 is indirectly controlled by storing execution instructions and necessary data in the system register 202 and the attribute register 203 according to the process data defining the pattern.

  In the process data, the setting contents that the effect control CPU 86 performs on the system register 202 and the attribute register 203 are determined for each V blank. The setting contents of the system register 202 include drawing, data transfer commands, CG data and palette data for performing data transfer, and attribute settings. The setting contents of the attribute register 203 are attributes, that is, parameters used when drawing a character.

  In the process data, an attribute is set so that the image is updated every V blank. For this reason, the image is updated every V blank.

  Here, the drawing control will be briefly described. In order for the drawing control unit 206 to perform drawing processing, it is necessary that characters necessary for drawing be arranged in the frame buffer area. In other words, it is necessary to place a character serving as the source data of the sprite image in the frame buffer area.

  For this reason, when executing various effects, the effect control CPU 86 issues a transfer command from the CGROM 205 to the frame buffer area for all characters necessary for executing the effects. As a result, the data transfer control unit 211 arranges all the characters necessary for the performance in the frame buffer area. When performing an effect, the same character is often used for drawing repeatedly, but the data stored in the CGROM 205 is compressed, and it takes time to read it. By arranging all necessary characters in the frame buffer area at the initial stage of performing the performance, the time required for drawing can be reduced compared to reading data from the CGROM 205 for each frame. In this embodiment, when the effect control CPU 86 executes the effect, a transfer command from the CGROM 205 to the frame buffer area for all the characters necessary for reproducing the moving image is issued. A character transfer command may be issued each time.

  Further, in order for the drawing control unit 206 to perform drawing processing, it is necessary to set an attribute in the attribute register 203. Since the attribute is different for each V blank, the attribute according to the process data is stored in the attribute register 203 for each V blank.

  Then, after starting the production, the production control CPU 86 sets an attribute in the attribute register 203 for each V blank, and then commands execution of reading of the attribute. Along with this, the drawing control unit 206 reads the attribute of the attribute register 203 and instructs the output of the reading end interrupt signal when the reading is completed. In response to this, the rendering control CPU 86 commands execution of drawing, and the drawing control unit 206 draws image data in the first drawing area, the second drawing area, and the third drawing area in accordance with the read attributes.

  FIG. 4A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. The command form shown in FIG. 4A is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is constituted by two control signals, but the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or may be three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 4A, a command 8001H is a first change start command that specifies the start of change in a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display 8a. Command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating the start of variation in a special symbol game using the second special symbol in second special symbol display 8b. The command 81XXH corresponds to a variation display of a special symbol in the special symbol game, and a variation pattern such as an effect symbol which is variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas in the effect display device 9. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating (variation time). Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  Command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command, and is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or effect symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 4B, the determination result (predetermined result) whether the variable display result is “losing” or “big hit”, and the variable display result is “big hit”. The different EXT data is set in accordance with the determination result (the jackpot type determination result) as to which of a plurality of types of jackpot types in the case of "".

  In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 4B, the command 8CX0H (X is an arbitrary value from 1 to 3) indicates a first determination result indicating that the variable display result is “lost”. This is a 1-variable display result designation command. The command 8CX1H (X is an arbitrary value from 1 to 3) is a second variable display for notifying a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable big hit A”. This is a result specification command. The command 8CX2H (X is an arbitrary value from 1 to 3) is a third variable display for notifying a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable big hit B”. This is a result specification command. The command 8CX3H (X is an arbitrary value of 1 to 3) is a fourth variable display for notifying a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable big hit”. This is a result specification command.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the stoppage (determination) of the effect symbols in the effect symbol display areas “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 9. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command that designates the current gaming state in the pachinko machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, for example, different EXT data is set according to the current gaming state in the pachinko machine 1. As a specific example, the command 9500H is a first gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (low probability low base state, normal state) in which neither the time shortening control nor the probability variation control is performed, and the command 9501H is performed by the time shortening control. On the other hand, a second gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (low probability high base state, short time state) in which probability variation control is not performed is used. In addition, the command 9502H is a third gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (high probability low base state, timeless probability variation state) in which probability variation control is performed while time variation control is not performed, and command 9503H is probability variation and time variation control. It is assumed that the fourth gaming state designation command corresponds to the gaming state in which the control is performed together (highly accurate high base state, time-varying probability changing state).

  The command A0XXH is a jackpot start designation command (also referred to as “fanfare command”) for designating display of an effect image indicating the start of the jackpot gaming state. The command A1XXH is a large winning opening opening notification command for notifying that the big winning opening is in the open state in the big hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after the big winning opening is opened to notify that the big winning opening is changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state. Command A3XXH is a jackpot end designation command for designating display of an effect image at the end of the jackpot gaming state.

  In the jackpot start designation command or jackpot end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determined result or the jackpot type determination result. . Alternatively, in the jackpot start designation command or jackpot end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-decision result and the jackpot type decision result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command. . In the notification command during the opening of the big winning opening and the notification command after the opening of the big winning opening, for example, different EXT data corresponding to the number of round executions (for example, “1” to “15”) in the normal opening big hit state or the short opening big hit state. Is set.

  The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening is detected by the first start opening switch 13a and a start winning (first start winning) has occurred, and the first special symbol display 8a. Is a first start opening prize designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure is established. The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening is detected by the second start opening switch 22B and a start winning (second start winning) has occurred, and the second special symbol display 8b. Is a second start opening prize designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure is established.

  The command B5XXH is an effect control command for notifying the remaining number of time reductions (number of fluctuations), and by setting EXT data corresponding to the remaining number of time reductions (number of fluctuations), the remaining number of time reductions (Variation count) is notified.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number in order to display the special figure reserved memory number in a reserved memory display area or the like. The command C2XXH is a second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number so that the special figure reserved memory number can be specified in a reserved memory display area or the like. The first reserved memory number notification command is, for example, when the first start opening winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening and the first start condition is satisfied. And transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. The second reserved memory number notification command is, for example, when the second start opening winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition is satisfied. And transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. In addition, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command are used when the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the reserved memory number decreases). It may be transmitted in response to the start of execution.

  Instead of the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, a total reserved memory number notification command for notifying the total reserved memory number may be transmitted. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying an increase (or decrease) in the total pending storage number may be used.

  The game control microcomputer 156 mounted on the main board 31 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 54 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work area. A RAM (RandomAccessMemory) 55 to be provided, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 56 that executes a control program by executing a game control program, and a random number circuit (not shown) that updates numeric data indicating a random value independently of the CPU 56 ) And an I / O (Input / Output port) 57.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 156, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko machine 1 is executed by the CPU 56 executing a program read from the ROM 54. At this time, the CPU 56 reads the fixed data from the ROM 54, the CPU 56 writes the various data to the RAM 55 and temporarily stores the data, and the CPU 56 stores the various data temporarily stored in the RAM 55. The CPU 56 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 156 via the I / O 57, and the CPU 56 goes outside the game control microcomputer 156 via the I / O 57. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the main board 31 side. As shown in FIG. 5, in the present embodiment, on the main board 31 side, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a big hit type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, The numerical data indicating each of the random number values MR4 for display result determination is controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers.

  The random number circuit (not shown) may be any circuit that counts numerical data indicating some or all of these random number values MR1 to MR4. The CPU 56 uses a random counter different from a random number circuit (not shown), such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit, for example, to update various numerical data by software so that the random number values MR1 to MR4 are updated. Numerical data indicating a part may be counted.

  The random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random value used for determining whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the fluctuation display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game as “big hit”. It takes a value in the range of “1” to “65536”. The random number MR2 for determining the big hit type is used to determine the big hit type as “probable big hit A”, “probable big hit B”, or “non-probable” when the variation display result is “big hit”. It is a random value and takes a value in the range of “1” to “100”, for example.

  The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern in the variation display of the special symbol or the effect symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, “1” to “ It takes a value in the range of “997”.

  The random number value MR4 for determining the normal figure display result is used to determine whether the fluctuation display result in the normal figure game by the normal symbol display 10 is "per common figure" or "missing the normal figure". For example, it takes a value in the range of “3” to “13”.

  FIG. 6 shows a variation pattern in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, among the cases where the variation display result is “losing”, the variation display mode of the production symbol is “non-reach” and “reach”, and the variation display Corresponding to the case where the result is “big hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “losing” and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach” is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss variation pattern”). The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “losing” and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach loss variation pattern”). The non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “lost”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern.

  The big hit variation pattern and the reach variation pattern include a normal reach variation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed and a super reach change pattern in which a super reach reach effect such as super reach A and super reach B is executed. In this embodiment, only one type of normal reach variation pattern is provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of normal reach A, normal reach B,... The normal reach fluctuation pattern may be provided. Also, in the super reach variation pattern, three or more super reach variation patterns such as super reach γ... In addition to super reach A and super reach B may be provided.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the special figure fluctuation time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach in this embodiment is executed is set shorter than the super reach A and the super reach B that are the super reach fluctuation patterns. . In addition, regarding the special figure change time of the super reach variation pattern in which super reach reach effects such as super reach A and super reach B are executed in this embodiment, the change pattern in which the super reach B super reach effect is executed. However, the special figure variation time is set longer than the variation pattern in which the super reach production of super reach A is executed.

  In this embodiment, as described above, since the variation display result is “big hit” in the order of super reach B, super reach A, and normal reach, the big hit expectation is set higher. In the reach variation pattern, the longer the variation time, the higher the degree of expectation for jackpot.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, these fluctuation patterns are determined by determining the type of the fluctuation pattern first, such as a non-reach type, a normal reach type, a super reach type, etc. Therefore, instead of determining the variation pattern to be executed from the variation pattern belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type, it is determined using only the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination without determining these types. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, a random value for determining the variation pattern type is provided to determine the variation pattern type. The variation pattern to be executed from the variation pattern belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type after first determining the variation pattern type from the random value. It is also possible to determine the emissions.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 54 provided in the game control microcomputer 156 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game. . For example, the ROM 54 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared in advance for the CPU 56 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 54 stores a plurality of types of table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 56 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 31 and a variation pattern as shown in FIG. Table data constituting a variation pattern table to be stored is stored.

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of a display result determination table stored in the ROM 54. In this embodiment, a common display result determination table is used for the first special figure and the second special figure as the display result determination table. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, small hits. In the case where the winning probability for small hits is made different between the first special figure and the second special figure, separate display result determination tables are used for the first special figure and the second special figure. You may do it.

  The display result determination table is determined as a variable display result in a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display 8a or a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display 8b. Before the special symbol is derived and displayed, it is referred to determine whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the fluctuation display result as “big hit” based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. It is a table.

  In the display result determination table of the present embodiment, the special figure display result determination is performed depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko machine 1 is a normal state, a short time state (low accuracy state), or a probability variation state (high accuracy state). A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number MR1 is assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” or “losing”.

  In the display result determination table, the table data indicating the determination value compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is the determination result as to whether or not the special figure display result is controlled as the big hit gaming state. It is data for determination to be assigned. In the display result determination table of the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the probability variation state (high probability state), more judgment values than the normal state or the short time state (low probability state) are “big hit”. It is assigned to the special map display result. As a result, in the probability variation state (high probability state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko machine 1, when the normal state or the short time state (low probability state), the special figure display result is controlled as the big hit gaming state as “big hit”. Compared to the determined probability (about 1/300 in this embodiment), the probability of being determined when the special figure display result is “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state is higher (about 1/30 in this embodiment). . That is, in the display result determination table, when the gaming state in the pachinko machine 1 is the probability variation state (high probability state), there is a high probability that it will be determined to control the big hit gaming state compared to the normal state or the short time state. Thus, the determination data is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control the big hit gaming state.

  FIG. 8 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. In the jackpot type determination table of the present embodiment, when it is determined to control the jackpot gaming state with the special figure display result as “big hit”, the jackpot type is selected from a plurality of jackpot types based on the random value MR2 for jackpot type determination. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine. In the jackpot type determination table, whether the special symbol on which the variation display (variation) is performed in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (the special symbol game by the first special symbol display 8a) or the second special symbol (second special symbol) Depending on whether it is a special game by the symbol display 8b), the numerical value (determination value) compared with the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is "non-probability change", "probability change big hit A", "probability big hit B" Are assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types.

  Here, the jackpot type in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 8B. In this embodiment, as the jackpot type, high-accuracy control and time-shortening control are executed after the big hit gaming state is finished. The probability variation big hit A and the probability variation big hit B that shift to the accurate base state, and the non-probable big hit that shifts to the low accuracy high base state by executing only the time-shortening control after the big hit gaming state is set.

  In the big hit gaming state with “probable big hit A” and the big hit gaming state with “non-probable big hit”, as described above, there are 16 rounds of changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 to the first state advantageous to the player (so-called 16 rounds), which is a recurring normally open jackpot. On the other hand, in the big hit gaming state with “probable big hit B”, as described above, the round in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is changed to the first state advantageous to the player is repeated five times (so-called five rounds). It is a short-term open jackpot. Thus, “probability variation big hit A” may be referred to as 16 rounds (16R) probability variation big hit, and “probability variation big hit B” may be referred to as five rounds (5R) probability variation big hit.

  The high-accuracy control and the time-shortening control executed after the end of the big hit gaming state of the probability changing big hit A and the probability changing big hit B are continuously executed until the big hit occurs again after the end of the big hit gaming state. Therefore, when the big hit that has occurred again is the probable big hit A or the probable big hit B, the high-precision control and the short-time control are executed again after the big hit gaming state ends, so the big hit gaming state does not go through the normal state. It becomes a so-called consecutive resort state that occurs continuously.

  On the other hand, the time-shortening control that is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state due to “non-probable big hit” is that a special number game is executed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) or the predetermined number of special figure games is executed. The game is ended by being in a big hit gaming state before is executed.

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 8, depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure, the jackpot type of “probable big hit A” and “probable big hit B” is set. The assignment of judgment values is different. That is, when the variation special chart is the first special chart, a predetermined range of determination values (values in the range of “81” to “100”) are assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit B” with a small number of rounds. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special chart, the determination value is not assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit B”. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display 8a is satisfied. And a case where the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display 8b is satisfied. Thus, the ratio of determining the big hit type as “probable big hit B” with a small number of rounds can be varied. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, the big hit type is “probable big hit B” and it is not determined to control the short-term open big hit state with a small number of rounds. In a gaming state in which game balls are likely to enter the second start winning opening, it is possible to avoid frequent occurrence of a short-term open big hit state with a small number of prize balls to be obtained and to prevent the game interest from deteriorating.

  In the example of setting the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 8, the determination value is assigned to the big hit type “non-probable change” regardless of whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. Since they are the same, the probability of a non-probable big hit and the probability of a probable big hit are the same regardless of whether the variation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure.

  Therefore, as described above, the allocation of the determination value to “probability variation big hit B” differs depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure, and “probability big hit A” The allocation of the judgment value to "" differs depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure, and for "probability big hit A" with a large number of rounds, the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure. It is set so that it is easier to determine the case of the case than the case of the first special drawing.

  Even when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a predetermined range of judgment values different from those when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure are assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit B”. May be. For example, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a smaller judgment value than the case where the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure may be assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit B”. Alternatively, regardless of whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the jackpot type may be determined with reference to the common table data.

  The ROM 54 also stores a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern based on the random number MR3 for variation pattern determination, and the variation pattern is selected from the above-described plural types according to the predetermined determination result. Determine one of the fluctuation patterns.

  Specifically, as the fluctuation pattern determination table, the big hit variation pattern determination table used when it is determined in advance that the special figure display result is “big hit”, and the special figure display result is “lost”. A loss variation pattern determination table used when it is determined in advance is prepared in advance.

  In the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table, the fluctuation patterns of the normal reach big hit fluctuation pattern (PB1-1), the super reach A big hit fluctuation pattern (PB1-2), and the super reach B big hit fluctuation pattern (PB1-3). On the other hand, a predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value in a range that can be taken by the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination. In the present embodiment, when these determination values are the jackpot type “probable big hit A” or “probable big hit B”, the super reach B is easily determined, and the big hit type is “non-probable big hit”. In this case, since the super reach A is assigned so as to be easily determined, when the fluctuation pattern of the super reach B is executed, it is not “probable big hit A” or “probable big hit B”. It can raise the player's expectation.

  Further, the loss variation pattern determination table is used when the loss variation pattern determination table A used when the number of reserved memories is 1 or less and the total number of reserved memories is 2 to 4. It is used when the variation pattern determination table B for loss, the variation pattern determination table C for loss used when the total number of reserved memories is 5 to 8, and the high base state in which the time reduction control is implemented. The loss variation pattern determination table D is prepared in advance.

  In the loss pattern determination table A, the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1), the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), the super reach A loss variation pattern (PA2-2), and the super reach B without shortening. A predetermined random value is assigned as a determination value to a variation pattern (PA2-3) for loss, out of a range that the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take. Also, in the loss pattern determination table B, the shortened non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-2), the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), and the super reach A corresponding to 2 to 4 total reserved storage numbers. A predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value in a range that can be taken by the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination with respect to the variation pattern (PA2-2) of loss and the variation pattern (PA2-3) of super reach B loss. Yes. In the loss pattern determination table C, the shortened non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-3), the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), and the super reach A corresponding to the total number of reserved memories of 5 to 8. A predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value in a range that can be taken by the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination with respect to the variation pattern (PA2-2) of loss and the variation pattern (PA2-3) of super reach B loss. Yes. Further, in the loss pattern determination table D, a shortened non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-4), a normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), and a super reach A loss variation pattern (PA2) corresponding to the time reduction control. -2) A predetermined random value is assigned as a determination value to a variation pattern (PA2-3) of Super Reach B Loss in a range that the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination can take.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-2) has a shorter variation time than the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1) without shortening, and further the variation pattern (PA1-2). ) Has a shorter variation time than the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-3). Therefore, when the number of reserved memories increases, the non-reach loss variation pattern with a short variation time is determined, so that the reserved memories are easily digested, and the number of reserved memories reaches the upper limit number of 4. Occasionally, the winning prize makes it difficult to generate useless starting prizes that are not reserved, and when the number of reserved memories decreases, the fluctuation pattern of non-reach loss without shortening with a long fluctuation time ( By determining PA1-1), it becomes possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to the fact that the variable display is not executed by increasing the time of the variable display.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. When power is supplied to the pachinko machine 1 and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high, and the game control microcomputer 156 (specifically, the CPU 56) After executing a security check process that is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid, a main process (not shown) after step S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2 (step S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (step S3). After initialization of the built-in device (CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port), which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits)) is performed (step S4), the RAM is accessible (Step S5). In interrupt mode 2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) built in the CPU 56 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is This mode indicates an interrupt address.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks the state of the output signal (clear signal) of a clear switch (for example, mounted on the power supply board) input via the input port (step S6). When the ON is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 56 executes a normal initialization process (steps S10 to S15).

  If the clear switch is not on, check whether data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) was performed when power supply to the gaming machine was stopped (Step S7). When it is confirmed that such protection processing is not performed, the CPU 56 executes initialization processing. Whether there is backup data in the backup RAM area is confirmed, for example, by the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process.

  When it is confirmed that the power supply stop process has been performed, the CPU 56 performs data check of the backup RAM area (step S8). In this embodiment, a parity check is performed as a data check. Therefore, in step S8, the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum calculated and stored by the same process in the power supply stop process. When the power supply is stopped after an unexpected power failure or the like, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) is normal (matched). That the check result is not normal means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, an initialization process that is executed when the power is turned on is not performed when the power supply is stopped.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 recovers the game state restoration process (steps S41 to S43) for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electrical component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply is stopped. Process). Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 55) (step S42). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power source. In the backup setting table, initialization data for areas that may be initialized among the work areas is set. As a result of the processing in steps S41 and S42, the saved contents of the work area that should not be initialized remain as they are. The part that should not be initialized is, for example, data indicating the game state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, probability variation flag, time reduction flag, etc.), and the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer) ), A portion in which data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). Then, the process proceeds to step S14. In this embodiment, the CPU 56 also transmits, to the effect control board 80, a total reserved memory number designation command in which the value of the total reserved memory number counter stored in the backup RAM is set in step S43.

  In this embodiment, it is confirmed whether or not the data in the backup RAM area is stored using both the backup flag and the check data, but only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as an opportunity for executing the game state restoration process.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). The RAM clear process initializes predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a random number for normal symbol determination) to 0, but an arbitrary value or a predetermined value It may be initialized to. In addition, the entire area of the RAM 55 may not be initialized, and predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a random number for normal symbol determination) may be left as it is. Further, the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (step S12).

  By the processing in steps S11 and S12, for example, a normal symbol per-determining random number counter, a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball number storage buffer, a special symbol process flag, and other flags for selectively performing processing according to the control state are initialized. Value is set.

  In addition, the CPU 56 initializes a sub board (a board on which a microcomputer other than the main board 31 is mounted). An initialization designation command (a command indicating that the game control microcomputer 156 has executed initialization processing). Is also transmitted to the sub-board (step S13). For example, when the effect control microcomputer 81 receives the initialization designation command, the effect display device 9 performs screen display for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized, that is, initialization notification.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initial setting of the random number circuit 503 (step S14). For example, the CPU 56 performs setting according to the random number circuit setting program to cause the random number circuit 503 to update the value of the random R.

  In step S15, the CPU 56 sets a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 156 so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 2 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 2 ms.

  When the execution of the initialization process (steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (step S17) and the initial value random number update process (step S18) in the main process. When executing the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process, the interrupt disabled state is set (step S16). When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are finished, the interrupt enabled state is set. Set (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol when it is not a big hit, or a random number for determining whether to reach when it is not a big hit, The random number update process is a process for updating the count value of a counter for generating a display random number. The initial value random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number determines the initial value of the count value of a counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to win a normal symbol (ordinary random number generation counter for normal symbol determination). It is a random number to do. A game control process for controlling the progress of the game, which will be described later (the game control microcomputer 156 controls itself a game device such as an effect display device, a variable winning ball device, a ball payout device, etc. provided in the gaming machine. In the process of transmitting a command signal to be controlled by another microcomputer, or a game machine control process), the count value of the random number for determination per normal symbol is one round (the random number for determination per normal symbol is taken). When the value is incremented by the number of values between the minimum value and the maximum value of the possible values), an initial value is set in the counter.

  In this embodiment, the reach effect is executed using an effect symbol (decorative symbol) that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9. Further, when the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the reach effect is always executed. When the display result of the special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the game control microcomputer 156 determines whether or not to execute the reach effect by lottery using a random number. However, it is the production control microcomputer 81 that actually executes the reach production control.

  Next, the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, 11 and the frame buffer area in which the image data displayed on the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, 11 are stored are shown in FIG. This will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  In the present embodiment, the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 are formed by liquid crystal display modules having liquid crystal panels 9 ′, 10 ′, and 11 ′ and a backlight, and the liquid crystal A display section (display area) is formed by the liquid crystal panels 9 ′, 10 ′, and 11 ′ of the display module. Thus, although a liquid crystal display module is used in the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and these first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 are images of effect symbols. Can be displayed at a predetermined resolution, for example, an effect display device of an image display form other than liquid crystal, such as CRT (Cathode Ray Tube), FED (Field Emission Display), PDP (Plasma Display Panel), You may comprise by stage display apparatuses, such as dot matrix LED and an organic or inorganic electroluminescent (EL) panel.

  As shown in FIG. 24A and FIG. 24B, the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 drive the moving units 59a, 59b, and 59c, so that they are close to each other. , And can be moved between the separated positions separated from each other. Further, the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 can be rotated clockwise or counterclockwise in front view by driving the moving units 59a, 59b, and 59c (FIG. 30 ( C) and FIG. 31 (B)). Furthermore, the moving units 59a, 59b, 59c of the present embodiment incorporate a plurality of stepping motors therein, and operate in synchronization with the pulse power to accurately perform the first to third effect display devices 9, 10. , 11 can be executed. Then, based on the pulse power sent to the moving units 59a, 59b, and 59c, the effect control microcomputer 81 displays the rotation speeds of the moving units 59a, 59b, and 59c and the first to third effect displays according to the rotation speeds. The movement distance and rotation angle of the devices 9, 10, and 11 can be grasped.

  Further, as described above, in the frame buffer area of the SDRAM 210 (see FIG. 3), the first drawing area where the first image data displayed on the first effect display device 9 is drawn, and the second effect display device 10 are displayed. The second drawing area where the second image data is drawn and the third drawing area where the third image data displayed on the third effect display device 11 is drawn are assigned (see FIG. 25B). . In addition, surrounding LEDs 9 ″, 10 ″, 11 that form a frame portion in the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, 11 around the first drawing region, the second drawing region, and the third drawing region. A frame area is assigned to the frame image data displayed at the position corresponding to ''.

  As shown in FIG. 25, a memory area capable of storing pixel data of 400 pixels in the X-axis direction (horizontal direction) and 600 pixels in the Y-axis direction (vertical direction) is allocated to the first drawing area. A memory area capable of storing pixel data of 400 pixels in the X-axis direction (horizontal direction) and 600 pixels in the Y-axis direction (vertical direction) is assigned to the second drawing area, and the X-axis is assigned to the third drawing area. A memory area capable of storing pixel data of 400 pixels in the direction (horizontal direction) and 300 pixels in the Y-axis direction (vertical direction) is allocated.

  The RAM 85 (see FIG. 3) of the effect control microcomputer 81 stores a drawing area setting table for setting in which position of the first to third image data to be drawn in the frame buffer area (FIG. 25). (See (A)). In this drawing area setting table, the X value in the X-axis direction (horizontal direction) and the Y value in the Y-axis direction (vertical direction) in the frame buffer area, that is, the memory address of the SDRAM 210 are associated with each image data item. An item for registering a numerical value is provided. It should be noted that numerical values from the upper left end to the upper right end in each image data are registered in the XX ′ value item in the drawing area setting table, and the YY ′ value items from the lower left end in each image data. Values up to the lower right corner are registered.

  In addition, when the drawing control unit 206 (see FIG. 3) of the VDP 262 performs drawing control on each drawing area of the frame buffer area, the drawing area setting of the RAM 85 (see FIG. 3) of the effect control microcomputer 81 is performed. Referring to the table, the X value in the X axis direction (horizontal direction) and the Y value in the Y axis direction (vertical direction) in the frame buffer area, that is, the memory address of the SDRAM 210 are set, and the set drawing area Each image data is drawn (see FIG. 25B).

  Note that the drawing area setting table and the frame buffer area on the upper side of the drawing shown in FIG. 25 are when the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 are separated from each other (arrangement pattern A described later). The drawing area setting table and the frame buffer area on the lower side of the page shown in FIG. 25 are in a state in which the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 are all arranged close to each other (the arrangement described later). The state when pattern D) is shown.

  In the frame buffer area, a first drawing area where the first image data is drawn, a second drawing area where the second image data is drawn, and a third drawing area where the third image data is drawn are: Set to positions corresponding to the arrangement state of the first liquid crystal panel 9 ′ of the first effect display device 9, the second liquid crystal panel 10 ′ of the second effect display device 10, and the third liquid crystal panel 11 ′ of the third effect display device 11. Is done.

  Further, the production control microcomputer 81 (see FIG. 3) moves the movement distances and rotation angles of the first to third production display devices 9, 10, 11 based on the pulse power sent to the movement units 59a, 59b, 59c. The first drawing area where the first image data displayed on the first effect display device 9 is drawn, and the second drawing where the second image data displayed on the second effect display device 10 is drawn The third drawing area in which the third image data displayed on the area and the third effect display device 11 is drawn is changed according to the moving distance and the rotation angle of the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11. It is like that.

  The first drawing area, the second drawing area, and the third drawing area are connected to each other by contacting each frame area when at least two of the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 are close to each other. It will be in close proximity. Note that non-display image data on which a character such as a black image or a white image is not drawn may be used as the frame image data.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 25A, the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 are driven by the moving units 59a, 59b, and 59c, for example, the arrangement pattern A (see FIG. 23). ), “40-440” is registered in the XX ′ value of the first image data in the drawing area setting table, and the YY ′ value of the first image data. Is registered with “300-900”. Further, “640-1040” is registered as the X-X ′ value of the second image data, and “300-900” is registered as the Y-Y ′ value of the second image data. Further, “300-700” is registered as the X-X ′ value of the third image data, and “1100-1400” is registered as the Y-Y ′ value of the third image data.

  In addition, when the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 are arranged at positions of, for example, the arrangement pattern D (see FIG. 23) by driving the moving units 59a, 59b, and 59c. In the drawing area setting table, “100-500” is registered as the XX ′ value of the first image data, and “300-900” is registered as the YY ′ value of the first image data. Further, “540-940” is registered as the X-X ′ value of the second image data, and “300-900” is registered as the Y-Y ′ value of the second image data. In addition, “300-700” is registered as the X-X ′ value of the third image data, and “940-1240” is registered as the Y-Y ′ value of the third image data.

  In addition, the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 of the present embodiment can display individual image data, and are displayed on the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11, respectively. It is possible to display cooperative image data in which characters in the image cooperate. The left side of FIG. 26 shows the display of the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, 11 when the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, 11 are in the arrangement pattern D arranged close to each other. The right side of FIG. 26 shows a drawing mode of the frame buffer area when the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 are in the arrangement pattern D (see FIG. 23) arranged close to each other. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 26, when the first effect display device 9, the second effect display device 10, and the third effect display device 11 are in the arrangement pattern D (see FIG. 23), the first drawing is displayed in the frame buffer area. The area, the second drawing area, and the third drawing area are set at positions close to each other. In the present embodiment, the first drawing area, the second drawing area, and the third drawing area are the first liquid crystal panel 9 ′ of the first effect display device 9 and the second effect display device according to the drawing area setting table described above. 10 second liquid crystal panels 10 ′ and the third liquid crystal panel 11 ′ of the third effect display device 11 are set at positions corresponding to the arrangement state. When the drawing control unit 206 (see FIG. 3) of the VDP 262 draws image data to be displayed on each display device 9, 10, 11, the first drawing area, the second drawing area, the third drawing in the frame buffer area. Each character of the sprite image is separately arranged and drawn in each drawing area. When drawing the above-mentioned cooperative image data, the first drawing area, the second drawing area, and the third drawing area are drawn as a single area.

  Then, the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, 11 are moved by driving the moving units 59a, 59b, 59c, and the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, 11 are separated from each other. In the state A, the first drawing area, the second drawing area, and the third drawing area are set in the frame buffer area so as to be separated from each other (see the upper side of FIG. 25B). Further, when the drawing control unit 206 of the VDP 262 draws image data displayed on the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, 11, each of the first drawing area, the second drawing area, and the third drawing area. Each character of the sprite image is arranged and drawn as a single area.

  Then, the first cooperative image data (first cooperative image) drawn in the first drawing area is displayed on the first effect display device 9, and the second cooperative image data (second cooperation) drawn in the second drawing area is displayed. Image) is displayed on the second effect display device 10, and the third cooperation image data (third cooperation image) drawn in the third drawing area is displayed on the third effect display device 11. By doing in this way, cooperation image data can be displayed on each 1st-3rd production display device 9,10,11.

  Moreover, as an example of the cooperation image data displayed on the 1st-3rd effect display apparatuses 9,10,11, it draws over at least any one of the 1st-3rd effect display apparatuses 9,10,11. It may be a single image, a character (effect image) drawn over at least any two of the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, 11 or the like. A moving image in which the character moves between at least any two of the third effect display devices 9, 10, 11 may be used.

  Further, the linked image data may be an image relating to a countdown in the notice effect, or may be an image such as a character display having a different expectation degree in the operation notice effect. Further, instead of these notice effects, images that are not related to the notice, for example, an image of a demonstration effect that is executed in a non-operating state, or an explanation image of a game method may be used. If it is a mobile phone-linked gaming machine, it may be an explanatory image related to linked games using data stored in these mobile phones or data stored in a server via a mobile phone. In these linked games It may be an image such as a level or title acquired by the player.

  When this linked image data is displayed on the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11, the X value and Y value information of each character of the sprite image is directly used as the X value and Y in the frame buffer area. Since it can be used to specify a value, that is, a memory address of the SDRAM 210, the control for drawing in the frame buffer area can be simplified.

  In the present embodiment, the first drawing area, the second drawing area, and the third drawing area are assigned to the frame buffer area, and the first linked image data (first linked image) drawn in the first drawing area is the first. While being displayed on the effect display device 9, the second cooperation image data (second cooperation image) drawn in the second drawing area is displayed on the second effect display device 10, and the third cooperation drawn in the third drawing area. Although the image data (third cooperative image) is displayed on the third effect display device 11, the present invention is not limited to this, and the frame buffer area has a fourth size different from that of the third drawing area. A drawing area is further allocated, and the third linked image data drawn in the third drawing area and the fourth linked image data (fourth linked image) drawn in the fourth drawing area according to the state of the game are displayed as a third effect. Selectively display on device 11 It may be.

  More specifically, in this example, the first effect display device 9 and the second effect display device 10 have the same display area and display pixel density, and the third effect display device 11 includes the first effect display device 9 and The display area and the display pixel density are different from those of the second effect display device 10. The total number of pixels of the first effect display device 9 and the second effect display device 10 is 400 pixels wide and 800 pixels long, and the total number of pixels of the third effect display device 11 is 400 pixels wide and 300 pixels long. It is a pixel (see FIG. 27). That is, the third effect display device 11 is an effect display device having a higher display pixel density (smaller pixel size) than the first effect display device 9 and the second effect display device 10.

  As shown in FIG. 27, in the frame buffer area of the SDRAM 210 (see FIG. 3), a first drawing area (first image) in which the first image data (first linked image) displayed on the first effect display device 9 is drawn. 1 image buffer area), a 2nd drawing area (2nd image buffer area) where 2nd image data (2nd cooperation image) displayed on the 2nd effect display device 10 is drawn, and the 3rd effect display device 11 The third drawing area (third image buffer area) for drawing the third image data (third linked image) displayed on the third image data (third linked image) displayed on the third effect display device 11 ) Is assigned a fourth drawing area (fourth image buffer area). The first drawing area is assigned 400 pixels in the X-axis direction (horizontal direction) and 600 pixels in the Y-axis direction (vertical direction), and the second drawing area is assigned 400 pixels in the X-axis direction (horizontal direction). 600 pixels are allocated in the Y-axis direction (vertical direction), 400 pixels are allocated in the X-axis direction (horizontal direction), and 300 pixels are allocated in the Y-axis direction (vertical direction). The drawing area is assigned 640 pixels in the X-axis direction (horizontal direction) and 480 pixels in the Y-axis direction (vertical direction).

  In addition, the 1st drawing area which reads the 1st image data displayed on the 1st effect display apparatus 9 and the 2nd drawing area which reads the 2nd image data displayed on the 2nd effect display apparatus 10 respond | correspond 1st. It is set as an area corresponding only to the ratio of the display areas of the effect display device 9 and the second effect display device 10, and common image data can be drawn.

  In this example, the total number of pixels in the first drawing area and the second drawing area is the same as the total number of pixels in the first effect display device 9 and the total number of pixels in the second effect display device 10. The total number of pixels in the third drawing area is smaller than the total number of pixels in the third effect display device 11. The total number of pixels in the fourth drawing area is the same as the total number of pixels in the third effect display device 11. And when drawing the 3rd image data displayed on the 3rd effect display device 11, either the 3rd drawing field or the 4th drawing field is used.

  The drawing control unit 206 (see FIG. 3) of the VDP 262 uses the first drawing area and the second drawing area to display the first image data and the first image data displayed on the first effect display device 9 and the second effect display device 10, respectively. When drawing two image data and drawing the third image data displayed on the third effect display device 11 using the third drawing area, the first drawing area, the second drawing area, the third drawing in the frame buffer area A sprite image having the same resolution is drawn in each drawing area.

  The first image data and the second image data drawn in the first drawing area and the second drawing area are displayed on the first effect display device 9 and the second effect display device 10 with the same total number of pixels. The The third image data drawn in the third drawing area is displayed on the third effect display device 11 with the total number of pixels expanded to the total number of pixels of the third effect display device 11. In this example, the third image data drawn in the third drawing area is 400 pixels wide and 300 pixels high, and the third image data is enlarged by 160% (scaled up) to be 640 horizontal. The image is displayed on the third effect display device 11 as pixel and vertical 480 pixel image data.

  When the third image data is enlarged (scaled up) by 160%, for example, the 5-pixel image data is divided into eight, and the divided one image data is converted into 8-pixel image data as one pixel. Alternatively, a method of generating a new pixel by averaging the pixels between adjacent pixels and expanding the total number of pixels of the third image data is used. Furthermore, the third image data may be enlarged by a conventionally known image conversion process.

  As described above, the third image data of the third drawing region corresponding to the third effect display device 11 having the high display pixel density among the first exercise display device 9, the second effect display device 10, and the third effect display device 11 is obtained. The image data having the same pixel density as the display pixel density of the first effect display device 9 and the second effect display device 10 having a low display pixel density is drawn, and a third pixel having a low pixel density drawn in the third drawing region is drawn. Since the image data is enlarged and read out and displayed on the third effect display device 11 having a high display pixel density, the pixel density of the image data drawn in the frame buffer area can be made the same, so that the drawing process can be performed efficiently. In addition, since it is not necessary to store image data with a large pixel density and high pixel density, the amount of image data to be drawn can be reduced.

  Moreover, in this example, even if it uses the liquid crystal panel of a different resolution by the 1st effect display apparatus 9, the 2nd effect display apparatus 10, and the 3rd effect display apparatus 11, since a drawing process can be performed efficiently, Since the liquid crystal panels used for the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 can be procured from different manufacturers, they are small and are circulated at low cost at low cost due to the spread of smartphones (cell phones) and the like. A high-resolution liquid crystal panel can be used as the third effect display device 11, and the manufacturing cost of the pachinko machine 1 can be reduced.

  If the third image data is to be displayed at the same magnification, the third image data is drawn using the fourth drawing area. The total number of pixels in the fourth drawing area is the same as the total number of pixels in the third effect display device 11, and the third image data drawn in the fourth drawing area has the same number of total pixels. It is displayed on the 3 effect display device 11.

  In this way, even when the third image data having a low pixel density is enlarged and displayed on the third effect display device 11 having a high display pixel density, the third effect display device having a high display pixel density. 11 can display an image with a high pixel density, and the effect of the pachinko machine 1 can be enhanced.

  In this example, the third image data of the third drawing area corresponding to the third effect display device 11 having a high display pixel density is obtained from the first effect display device 9 and the second effect display device 10 having a low display pixel density. The image data is drawn as image data having the same pixel density as the display pixel density, and the third image data having a low pixel density drawn in the third drawing area is enlarged and read out to the third effect display device 11 having a high display pixel density. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the third effect display device 11 has a lower display pixel density (large pixel size) than the first effect display device 9 and the second effect display device 10. The third image data in the third rendering area corresponding to the third effect display device 11 having a low display pixel density is configured as a display device, and the first effect display device 9 and the second effect display device 10 having a high display pixel density. Display image Drawing is performed as image data having the same pixel density as the density, and the third image data having a high pixel density drawn in the third drawing area is reduced and read out and displayed on the third effect display device 11 having a low display pixel density. You may do it.

  When the third image data is reduced (scaled down) by 80%, for example, the image data of 5 pixels is divided into four, and the divided one image data is converted into 4 pixels of image data as one pixel. Or a method of thinning out some pixels is used. Furthermore, the third image data may be reduced by a conventionally known image conversion process.

  In this way, the pixel density of each image data drawn in the frame buffer area can be made the same, so that the drawing process can be performed efficiently and the third effect display device 11 having a low display pixel density is high. Since the image drawn as image data of pixel density is reduced and displayed, precise image display can be performed and the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be enhanced.

  If the third image data is to be displayed at the same magnification, the third image data is drawn using the fourth drawing area. The total number of pixels in the fourth drawing area is the same as the total number of pixels in the third effect display device 11, and the third image data drawn in the fourth drawing area has the same number of total pixels. It is displayed on the 3 effect display device 11.

  Thus, even when the third image data having a high pixel density is reduced and displayed on the third effect display device 11 having a low display pixel density, the third effect display device having a low display pixel density. 11 can display an image with a low pixel density, and the memory capacity required for the frame buffer area can be reduced.

  Thus, since the display pixel densities are pseudo-same in the first and second drawing areas and the third drawing area, when drawing common image data, the image is drawn by enlarging or reducing the image. Since it is not necessary, it is possible to prevent the control from becoming complicated, and the image data drawn in each drawing area corresponds to the first and second effect display devices 9 and 11 or the third effect display corresponding to each drawing area. Since the first and second effect display devices 9 and 11 and the third effect display device 11 have the same display pixel density because they are read out after being enlarged or reduced at a magnification according to the display pixel density of the device 11. Since it is not necessary, an inexpensive display device having a different display pixel density can be used, so that the cost can be reduced.

  As described above, the demonstration effect and the power saving effect effect image are displayed on the third effect display device 11, and the demonstration effect and the power saving effect effect image are the first and second effects. You may make it display on the display devices 9 and 11, and in that case, it is the sprite image which becomes the same resolution in each of the 1st drawing area in a frame buffer area | region, a 2nd drawing area, and a 3rd drawing area. May be drawn and displayed in an enlarged or reduced manner according to the total number of pixels of each of the effect display devices 9, 10, and 11.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. When power is supplied to the pachinko machine 1 and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high, and the game control microcomputer 156 (specifically, the CPU 56) After executing a security check process that is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid, a main process (not shown) after step S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2 (step S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (step S3). After initialization of the built-in device (CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port), which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits)) is performed (step S4), the RAM is accessible (Step S5). In the interrupt mode 2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) built in the CPU 56 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is This mode indicates an interrupt address.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks the state of the output signal (clear signal) of a clear switch (for example, mounted on the power supply board) input via the input port (step S6). When the ON is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 56 executes a normal initialization process (steps S10 to S15).

  If the clear switch is not on, check whether data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) was performed when power supply to the gaming machine was stopped (Step S7). When it is confirmed that such protection processing is not performed, the CPU 56 executes initialization processing. Whether there is backup data in the backup RAM area is confirmed, for example, by the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process.

  When it is confirmed that the power supply stop process has been performed, the CPU 56 performs data check of the backup RAM area (step S8). In this embodiment, a parity check is performed as a data check. Therefore, in step S8, the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum calculated and stored by the same process in the power supply stop process. When the power supply is stopped after an unexpected power failure or the like, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) is normal (matched). That the check result is not normal means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, an initialization process that is executed when the power is turned on is not performed when the power supply is stopped.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 recovers the game state restoration process (steps S41 to S43) for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electrical component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply is stopped. Process). Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 55) (step S42). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power source. In the backup setting table, initialization data for areas that may be initialized among the work areas is set. As a result of the processing in steps S41 and S42, the saved contents of the work area that should not be initialized remain as they are. The part that should not be initialized is, for example, data indicating the game state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, probability variation flag, time reduction flag, etc.), and the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer) ), A portion in which data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). Then, the process proceeds to step S14. In this embodiment, the CPU 56 also transmits, to the effect control board 80, a total pending storage number designation command in which the value of the total pending storage number counter stored in the backup RAM is set in the process of step S43.

  In this embodiment, it is confirmed whether or not the data in the backup RAM area is stored using both the backup flag and the check data, but only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as an opportunity for executing the game state restoration process.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). The RAM clear process initializes predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a random number for normal symbol determination) to 0, but an arbitrary value or a predetermined value It may be initialized to. In addition, the entire area of the RAM 55 may not be initialized, and predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a random number for normal symbol determination) may be left as it is. Further, the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (step S12).

  By the processing in steps S11 and S12, for example, a normal symbol per-determining random number counter, a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball number storage buffer, a special symbol process flag, and other flags for selectively performing processing according to the control state are initialized. Value is set.

  In addition, the CPU 56 initializes a sub board (a board on which a microcomputer other than the main board 31 is mounted). An initialization designation command (a command indicating that the game control microcomputer 156 has executed initialization processing). Is also transmitted to the sub-board (step S13). For example, when the effect control microcomputer 81 receives the initialization designation command, the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 are screens for informing that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized. Display, that is, initialization notification.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes random number circuit setting processing for initial setting of the random number circuit (step S14). For example, the CPU 56 performs setting according to the random number circuit setting program so as to cause the random number circuit to update the value of the random R.

  In step S15, the CPU 56 sets a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 156 so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 2 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 2 ms.

  When the execution of the initialization process (steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (step S17) and the initial value random number update process (step S18) in the main process. When executing the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process, the interrupt disabled state is set (step S16). When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are finished, the interrupt enabled state is set. Set (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol when it is not a big hit, or a random number for determining whether to reach when it is not a big hit, The random number update process is a process for updating the count value of a counter for generating a display random number. The initial value random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number determines the initial value of the count value of a counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to win a normal symbol (ordinary random number generation counter for normal symbol determination). It is a random number to do. A game control process for controlling the progress of the game, which will be described later (the game control microcomputer 156 controls itself a game device such as an effect display device, a variable winning ball device, a ball payout device, etc. provided in the gaming machine. In the process of transmitting a command signal to be controlled by another microcomputer, or a game machine control process), the count value of the random number for determination per normal symbol is one round (the random number for determination per normal symbol is taken). When the value is incremented by the number of values between the minimum value and the maximum value of the possible values), an initial value is set in the counter.

  In this embodiment, the reach effect is executed using an effect symbol (decorative symbol) displayed on any of the first effect display device 9, the second effect display device 10, and the third effect display device 11. . Further, when the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the reach effect is always executed. When the display result of the special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the game control microcomputer 156 determines whether or not to execute the reach effect by lottery using a random number. However, it is the production control microcomputer 81 that actually executes the reach production control.

  When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether or not an on-state is turned on) is executed (step S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when a power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a decrease in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. In the power-off detection process, when detecting that the power-off signal has been output, the CPU 56 executes a power supply stop process for saving necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, detection signals of the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 14a, the second start port switch 14b, and the count switch 23 are input via the input circuit 58, and the state determination is performed (switch processing: step S21). .

  Next, the CPU 56 performs display control to perform display control of the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, the normal symbol display 10, the special symbol hold storage display 18, and the normal symbol hold storage display 41. Processing is executed (step S22). About the 1st special symbol display 8a, the 2nd special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, a drive signal is output with respect to each display according to the content of the output buffer set by step S32, S33. Execute control.

  Also, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each random number for determination such as a random number for determination per ordinary symbol used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: step S23). The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: steps S24 and S25).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing (step S26). In the special symbol process, corresponding processing is executed according to a special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol indicator 8a, the second special symbol indicator 8b, and the special winning award in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

  Next, normal symbol process processing is performed (step S27). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 executes the corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 81 (effect control command control process: step S28).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (step S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 14a, the second start port switch 14b, and the count switch 23 (step S30). Specifically, the payout control micro board mounted on the payout control board 37 in response to winning detection based on any one of the first start port switch 14a, the second start port switch 14b and the count switch 23 being turned on. A payout control command (prize ball number signal) indicating the number of prize balls is output to the computer. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. However, the CPU 56 relates to solenoid on / off in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. Is output to the output port (step S31: output process).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of the special symbol in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( Step S32). For example, if the variation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set when the start flag set in the special symbol process is set, the CPU 56, for example, every 0.2 seconds passes. Then, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by one. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a drive signal in step S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer, whereby the first special symbol display unit 8a and the second special symbol display unit 8b The variable display of the second special symbol is executed.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( Step S33). For example, when the start flag related to the variation of the normal symbol is set, the CPU 56 switches the display state (“◯” and “×”) for the variation rate of the normal symbol every 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set. With such a speed, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer (for example, 1 indicating “◯” and 0 indicating “x”) is switched every 0.2 seconds. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal signal on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in step S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (step S34), and the process is terminated.

  With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 2 ms. The game control process corresponds to the processes in steps S21 to S33 (excluding step S29) in the timer interrupt process. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed in the main process. It may be executed.

  When the lost symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11, the display of variation of the effect symbol is started. Therefore, there is a case where a predetermined combination of effect symbols that do not become reach is stopped and displayed without the change display state of the effect symbols being in the reach state. Such a variation display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal loss”) variation display mode when the variation display result is a loss symbol.

  When the lost symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11, the display of variation of the effect symbol is started. Therefore, the reach effect is executed after the change display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state, and a combination of predetermined effect symbols that do not eventually become the big hit symbol may be stopped and displayed. Such a variation display result of the effect design is referred to as a variation display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variation display result is “losing”.

  In this embodiment, when the big win symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variation display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Finally, the effect symbols are all stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas in the above-described variable display area V.

  FIGS. 10 and 11 are flowcharts showing an example of a special symbol process (step S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 156 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. FIG. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, if the first start port switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start port 15a is turned on, that is, the start winning to the first start port 15a is made. If it has occurred, the first start port switch that determines whether the winning is a super hit or the super reach in the variation display corresponding to the start winning, and transmits a start winning determination result specifying command including the determination result A passing process is executed (steps S311 and S312). If the second start port switch 14b for detecting that the game ball has won the second start port 15b is turned on, that is, if a start win to the second start port 15b has occurred, A determination is made as to whether or not a big win or super reach is reached, and a second start-port switch passing process for transmitting a start winning determination result specifying command including the determination result is executed (steps S313 and S314). Then, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start winning port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14b is not turned on, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes in steps S300 to S310 are as follows.

  Special symbol normal processing (step S300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is zero. When the game control microcomputer 156 enters a state where the special symbol variation display can be started, the game control microcomputer 156 checks the number of numerical data stored in the reserved storage number buffer (total number of reserved storage). The stored number of numerical data stored in the pending storage number buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total pending storage number counter. If the count value of the total pending storage number counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit. In case of big hit, set big hit flag. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) according to step S301. The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends.

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (step S301): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. Also, the variation pattern is determined, and the variation time in the variation pattern (variation display time: the time from the start of variation display until the display result is derived and displayed (stopped display)) is the variation time of the special symbol variation display. Decide to do. Also, a variable time timer for measuring the special symbol variable time is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) corresponding to step S302.

  Display result designation command transmission process (step S302): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 2. Control for transmitting a display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 81 is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (3 in this example) corresponding to step S303.

  Special symbol changing process (step S303): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in step S301 times out, that is, the variation time timer value becomes 0), the internal state (special symbol process flag) is stepped. Update to a value corresponding to S304 (4 in this example).

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The variable display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is stopped, and the stopped symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, control for transmitting a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 81 is performed. If the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. When the big hit flag is not set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300. The effect control microcomputer 81 controls the effect symbols to be stopped in the variable display area V when the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 156 is received.

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (step S305): This is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the pre-opening process for the big prize opening, control for opening the big prize opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. Also, the execution time of the special prize opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S306 (6 in this example). Note that the pre-opening process for the big prize opening is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the pre-opening process for the big winning opening is also a process for starting the big hit game.

  Large winning opening opening process (step S306): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. A control for transmitting an effect control command for a round display during the big hit gaming state to the effect control microcomputer 81, a process for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the big prize opening, and the like are performed. If the closing condition for the special prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. When all the rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S307 (7 in this example).

  Big hit end process (step S307): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. Control for causing the production control microcomputer 81 to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended is performed. In addition, a process for setting a flag indicating a gaming state (for example, a probability change flag or a time reduction flag) is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 80 as effect control means will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 81 (specifically, effect control CPU 86) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 86 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (step S700). . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 86 executes a random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determining random number (step S701).

  Thereafter, the process proceeds to a loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 86 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 86 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process. If no timer interrupt has occurred, the random number update process of step S701 is performed, and the process returns to step S702 again.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 86 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S704). Next, the effect control CPU 86 performs effect control process processing (step S705). Then, the effect control CPU 86 drives the moving units 59a, 59b, and 59c to move the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 from the initial positions to the positions corresponding to the notice pattern (arrangement pattern). An effect display device moving process for moving toward the initial position or the arrangement pattern in the super reach effect from the position corresponding to the notice pattern (arrangement pattern) and moving from the arrangement pattern in the super reach effect to the initial position. Execute (step S706).

  The effect display device moving process is performed when the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 move from the position corresponding to the notice pattern (placement pattern) or the placement pattern in the super reach effect to the initial position. Each of the first special figure hold display area H1, the second special figure hold display area H2, the fourth symbol Y, and the variable display area V displayed in any of the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 is displayed. The effect display device displayed at the initial position (specifically, the first special figure hold display area H1 on the first effect display device 9 and the second special figure hold display area H2 on the second effect display device 10) 4 symbol Y, a process of changing the display to the third effect display device 11 in the variable display area V), that is, a process of setting the first effect display device 9 as a target for displaying the first special figure hold display area H1, 2 Special figure hold display area It includes a process for setting the object to be processed and displaying a variation display area V to set a target for displaying the H2 and fourth symbol to the second effect display device 10 in the third effect display device 11.

  Furthermore, the effect display device moving process is performed in the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, 11 after moving to a position corresponding to the notice pattern (arrangement pattern) or the initial position, and then in the proximity state. The control includes lighting the peripheral LEDs 9 ″, 10 ″, 11 ″ of the three effect display devices 9, 10, 11 in a frame shape.

  Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S701. In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and the display control of the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, 11 is performed. Execute.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 156 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal and stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, which command is the effect control command stored in the buffer area is analyzed.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 86 firstly displays the first reserved memory display area H1 and the second reserved memory display area H2 displayed on any one of the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11. A hold display update process for updating the hold storage display at is performed (step S799). In the hold display update process, in accordance with the effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 156, such as a start opening winning designation command for designating a starting opening where a start winning has occurred and a reserved storage number notifying command for notifying the number of reserved storage. The hold storage display in the first hold storage display area H1 and the second hold storage display area H2 may be updated. Note that the first reserved storage display area H1 and the second reserved storage display area H2 are, as will be described later, in accordance with the movement of the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11, the first reserved storage display area. By changing the setting of the display target in the area H1 and the second reserved storage display area H2 to any one of the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11, the first reserved storage display area H1 and the second reserved display display area H1. The effect display device in which the hold storage display area H2 is displayed may change, and even if there is a change due to these movements, the first hold storage display in the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 after the change. Since the on-hold storage display in the area H1 and the second on-hold storage display area H2 is updated, a new start prize is generated after the movement of the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11, and the start opening prize designation command is issued. And hold memory Even when a reserved memory number notification command or the like for notifying the player is received, the first reserved memory display area H1 after the change is based on the received start opening winning designation command or the reserved memory number notification command or the like for notifying the reserved memory number. And the hold memory display of the 2nd hold memory display area H2 is updated.

  In the hold display update process of the present embodiment, the hold storage in the first hold storage display area H1 and the second hold storage display area H2 according to the effect control commands such as the start opening prize designation command and the hold memory number notification command. Although the display is executed, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, based on MR1 to MR3 extracted in the first start port switch passing process and the second start port switch passing process described above, In the variable display executed by the start winning, it is determined whether or not it becomes a big hit, super reach or the like, and a start winning determination result specifying command including the determination result is transmitted to the effect control board 80. Based on the start winning determination result designation command, the reserved storage display determined to be a super reach or a big hit is a normal display mode with a predetermined probability. By changing to such a special display mode, a process for executing a pre-reading notice effect for notifying that there is a high possibility of becoming a super reach or a big hit in the variable display corresponding to the reserved storage may be performed. .

  Then, the effect control CPU 86 performs any one of steps S800 to S806 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display states of the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 are controlled, and the change display of the effect symbols (decorative symbols) is realized. Control related to the change display of the synchronized effect symbol (decorative symbol) and control related to the change display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol are executed in one effect control process.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800): It is confirmed whether a variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 156 or not. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the change pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change start process (step S801).

  Effect symbol variation start processing (step S801): Control is performed so that the variation of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802).

  Production symbol variation processing (step S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time. When the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803).

  Effect symbol variation stop processing (step S803): Based on the reception of the effect control command (design determination designation command) for instructing all symbols to stop, the variation of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is stopped and the display result (stop symbol) Control to derive and display. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the hit display process (step S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  Winning display process (step S804): Control is performed to display a screen for notifying the first effect display device 9 of the occurrence of a big win after the end of the variation time. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the winning game process (step S805).

  Winning game processing (step S805): Control during the big hit game is performed. For example, when a special winning opening opening designation command or a special winning opening open designation command is received, display control of the number of rounds in the first effect display device 9 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the hit end effect process (step S806).

  Winning end effect process (step S806): In any of the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  In the effect symbol variation start process, as will be described later, the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 are predetermined from the initial position as a notice effect during variation that suggests the possibility of a big hit in the variation. Settings for moving to a position and displaying a plurality of characters at the destination are executed at a predetermined rate. In the effect symbol variation start process, when the variation display to be started is a super reach variation pattern, the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 are set at predetermined positions in the same manner as the during-change notice effect. The setting for displaying a plurality of characters at the destination is executed at a predetermined rate.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 86 first reads a variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S821). In the variation pattern command storage area, variation pattern commands that can identify variation patterns received from the main board 31 are stored. Next, the display result (stop symbol) of the effect symbol is determined according to the data stored in the variation display result designation command storage area (that is, the received variation display result designation command) (step S822). In this case, the effect control CPU 86 determines the stop symbol of the effect symbol according to the display result specified by the variable display result specifying command, and stores data indicating the determined stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area. Store.

  In this embodiment, when the received display result designation command is a variation display result designation command corresponding to a probable change big hit, the effect control CPU 86, for example, produces an effect design in which 3 symbols are arranged as odd symbols in odd symbols. The combination (big hit symbol) is determined. When the received display result designation command is a variation display result designation command corresponding to a non-probable change big hit, for example, a combination of effect symbols (big hit symbol) in which three symbols are arranged as even symbols as a stop symbol is determined. In addition, when the received variation display result designation command is a variation display result designation command corresponding to a loss, a combination of production symbols (losing symbols) in which the three symbols are irregular as the stop symbols is determined.

  In determining the stop symbols, the effect control CPU 86 extracts, for example, a random number for determining the stop symbols, and uses a stop symbol determination table in which data indicating the combination of effect symbols is associated with a numerical value. Thus, the stop symbol of the production symbol may be determined. That is, the stop symbol may be determined by selecting data indicating the combination of effect symbols corresponding to the numerical value that matches the extracted random number.

  Then, the process proceeds to step S823, and a notice effect setting process is performed for setting whether or not the changing notice effect is to be performed, and setting related to the changing notice effect that has been determined to be performed.

  In the present embodiment, when the effect control CPU 86 determines to implement the changing notice effect in step S823, the notice pattern of the changing notice effect is displayed on the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 as predetermined. The notice pattern A to E to be moved to the position (arrangement pattern A to E) is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 23, in the notice pattern A (placement pattern A), the first effect display device 9 and the second effect display device 10 are spaced apart in the left-right direction, and the third effect display device 11 is the first effect display. In the state where the first effect display device 9 and the second effect display device 10 are spaced apart from each other below the device 9 and the second effect display device 10, the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 are individually provided. This is the effect of displaying the image.

  The notice pattern B (arrangement pattern B) is such that the first effect display device 9 and the second effect display device 10 are spaced apart in the left-right direction, and the third effect display device 11 is below the first effect display device 9. A continuous image is displayed over the first effect display device 9 and the second effect display device 10 in a state of being arranged close to the first effect display device 9, and an individual image is displayed on the third effect display device 11. Is displayed.

  The notice pattern C (arrangement pattern C) is such that the first effect display device 9 and the second effect display device 10 are spaced apart in the left-right direction, and the third effect display device 11 is below the third effect display device 11. A continuous image is displayed over the second effect display device 10 and the third effect display device 11 in a state of being arranged close to the second effect display device 10, and individual images are displayed on the first effect display device 9. Is displayed.

  The notice pattern D (arrangement pattern D) includes the first effect display device 9 and the second effect display device 10 arranged close to each other in the left-right direction, and the third effect display device 11 includes the first effect display device 1 and the third effect display device 10. An image continuous over the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, 11 in a state where the effect display device 11 is disposed close to the first effect display device 1 and the third effect display device 11 below the effect display device 11. Is displayed.

  Further, the notice pattern E (arrangement pattern E) is arranged in a state where the first effect display device 9 is rotated 90 degrees clockwise in front view, and the second effect display device 10 is turned clockwise in front view. In a state where the first effect display device 9 is rotated 90 degrees from the lower side, the third effect display device 11 is arranged closer to the second effect display device 10 from the lower side. This is an effect in which a continuous image is displayed across the display device 10 and the third effect display device 11.

  When each of these notice patterns is executed, the surrounding LEDs 9 ″, 10 ″, and 11 ″ are turned on and off by the effect display device that displays continuous images and the effect display device that displays individual images. By executing the above, the control for lighting the surrounding LEDs 9 ″, 10 ″, 11 ″ in a frame shape is executed by the effect display device that displays continuous images and the effect display device that displays individual images. .

  It should be noted that the first on-hold storage display area H1 displayed on the first effect display device 9 at the initial position, the second on-hold storage display area H2 displayed on the second effect display device 10, and the fourth symbol Y, third. The variable display area V displayed on the effect display device 11 is displayed in accordance with the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 being moved to the respective arrangement patterns. The effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 are changed. Specifically, these changes are made so as to be displayed on a display device that is not close or a display device that is not moved, as will be described later. In addition, these changes are the targets for executing the display such as the change display of the effect symbols in the first hold memory display area H1, the second hold memory display area H2, the fourth symbol Y, and the variable display region V. Display target setting data indicating which of the third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 (first hold memory display object setting data, second hold memory display object setting data, fourth symbol display object setting data, effect symbol) Change the setting value (display target setting data) ("1" indicates the first effect display device 9, "2" indicates the second effect display device 10, and "3" indicates the third effect display device 11). It is executed by doing.

  Specifically, the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 shown in FIG. 21 move to the notice pattern A (placement pattern A), and the first to third effect display devices 9 shown in FIG. , 10, and 11 will be described by way of example when moving to the notice pattern C (placement pattern C).

  First, as shown in FIG. 21A, the first effect display device 9 and the second effect display device 10 are adjacent to each other on the left and right, and the third effect display device 11 is the first effect display device 9 and the second effect display. At the initial position arranged below the device 10, the first reserved memory display area H1 is displayed on the first effect display device 9, and the second reserved memory display area H2 and the fourth symbol Y are the second effect. It is displayed on the display device 10. The variable display area V is displayed on the third effect display device 11.

  In the initial position, the right peripheral LED 9 ″ is turned off in front view of the first effect display device 9, while the other peripheral LEDs 9 ″ in the first effect display device 9 are lit. Furthermore, the left peripheral LED 10 ″ is turned off in front view of the second effect display device 10, while the other peripheral LEDs 10 ″ in the second effect display device 10 are lit. For this reason, in the first effect display device 9 and the second effect display device 10, the surrounding LEDs 9 '' and 10 '' are lit so as to form one frame (lit in a frame shape), and the first effect The display device 9 and the second effect display device 10 display images that are continuous over the two effect display devices within the frame formed by the surrounding LEDs 9 ″, 10 ″.

  Further, all the surrounding LEDs 11 '' of the third effect display device 11 are lit so as to form one frame (lighted in a frame shape), and the third effect display device 11 is formed by the surrounding LEDs 11 ''. The variation display of the effect symbol in the variation display area V is displayed in the frame.

  In order to move the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 from the initial position to a position corresponding to the notice pattern A (arrangement pattern A), first, the surrounding LEDs 9 ″, 10 ″, and 11 ″ are moved. The first moving unit 59a and the second moving unit 59b are driven after all the lights are turned off, thereby moving the first effect display device 9 to the left by a predetermined distance in front view as shown in FIG. The second effect display device 10 is moved to the right by a predetermined distance in front view. The third effect display device 11 maintains the position at the initial position (does not move).

  When the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 are moved to positions corresponding to the notice pattern A (arrangement pattern A) in this way, the first reserved storage display area H1 and the second reserved storage. The target for displaying the display area H2, the fourth symbol Y, and the variable display area V is set in the third effect display device 11, so that the first reserved memory display is displayed on the third effect display device 11 that maintains the position at the initial position. The area H1, the second reserved storage display area H2, the fourth symbol Y, and the variable display area V are all displayed. In particular, the variable display area V is displayed in the upper right part of the third effect display device 11 in a state of being reduced as compared with the case where the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 are arranged at the initial positions.

  As shown in FIG. 21C, after the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 have moved to positions corresponding to the notice pattern A (placement pattern A), the first to third effect display devices. Since all the surrounding LEDs 9 ″, 10 ″, 11 ″ of 9, 10, 11 are turned on, each of the surrounding LEDs 9 ″, 10 ″, 11 ″ forms one frame. Character A is displayed on the first effect display device 9, character B is displayed on the second effect display device 10, and character C is displayed on the third effect display device 11. These characters are used as part of the changing notice effect or the super reach effect. Different effects are executed in the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, 11 on which A to C are displayed.

  Next, the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, 11 are moved from the initial position to the position corresponding to the notice pattern C (placement pattern C) from the initial position. First, after all the surrounding LEDs 9 ″, 10 ″, and 11 ″ are turned off in the state of the initial position shown in FIG. 22A, the moving units 59a, 59b, and 59c are driven, whereby FIG. ), The first effect display device 9 is moved to the left by a predetermined distance in front view, and the second effect display device 10 is moved to the right by a predetermined distance in front view. Further, the third effect display device 11 is moved a predetermined distance toward the upper right in front view so that the second effect display device 10 and the third effect display device 11 are close to each other in the vertical direction.

  When the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 are moved to positions corresponding to the notice pattern C (arrangement pattern C) in this way, the first reserved storage display area H1 and the second reserved memory are stored. By setting the first effect display device 9 as an object for displaying the display area H2, the fourth symbol Y, and the variable display region V, the notice pattern is separated from the second effect display device 10 and the third effect display device 11. The first on-hold storage display area H1, the second on-hold storage display area H2, the fourth symbol Y, and the variable display area V are all displayed on the first effect display device 9 that moves to a position corresponding to C (placement pattern C). .

  As shown in FIG. 22C, after the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 have moved to positions corresponding to the notice pattern C (placement pattern C), all of the first effect display devices 9 are used. When the surrounding LED 9 ″ is lit, the surrounding LED 9 ″ forms one frame. In addition, the lower surrounding LED 10 ″ in the lower display in the second effect display device 10 is turned off, while the other surrounding LEDs 10 ″ in the second effect display device 10 are turned on. Further, the upper peripheral LED 11 ″ is turned off in the front view of the third effect display device 11, while the other peripheral LEDs 11 ″ in the third effect display device 11 are turned on. For this reason, in the second effect display device 10 and the third effect display device 11, the surrounding LEDs 10 "and 11" are turned on (lit in a frame shape) so as to form one frame.

  Character A is displayed on the first effect display device 9, character B is displayed on the second effect display device 10, and character C is displayed on the third effect display device 11. As part of the changing notice effect or the super reach effect, In the first effect display device 9, an effect by only the character A is executed, and in the second effect display device 10 and the third effect display device 11, the character B and the character C span two effect display devices 10 and 11. A collaborative effect (a battle effect in which character B and character C fight in FIG. 22C) is executed.

  Returning to the description of the effect symbol variation start process shown in FIG. 14, the effect control CPU 86 proceeds to step S824 after executing the process of step S823, and determines that the execution of the changing notice effect in step S823 is determined. It is determined whether or not the notice execution determination flag shown is set (step S824).

  When the notice execution determination flag is set (step S824; Yes), the period until the notice start time is specified, and a value corresponding to the specified period until the notice start time is set in the notice effect start waiting timer. At the same time (step S824A), the advance notice determination flag is cleared (step S824B), and the process proceeds to step S825. If the advance notice determination flag is not set (step S824; No), the process proceeds to step S825 without going through steps S824A and S824B.

  The notice effect start wait timer is set to -1 every time the change notice process executed in the effect symbol change process (step S802) is executed. The notice effect set in step S823 is started by out.

  In the process of step S825, the effect control CPU 86 refers to the variation pattern command read in step S821, and determines whether or not the variation pattern is a super reach variation pattern (step S825).

  When the variation pattern is a super reach variation pattern (step S825; Yes), the effect control CPU 86 performs, for example, an effect executed during super reach from a random number circuit or the like built in the effect control microcomputer 81. 100 determinations as super-reach arrangement pattern determination random numbers for determining whether to move the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 to positions corresponding to the arrangement patterns A to E A determination value of 1 is extracted from the values (step S840), and it is determined whether or not the variation pattern read out in step S821 is a big hit variation pattern (step S841). If it is a big hit variation pattern (step S841; Yes), the determination value corresponding to the big hit in the super reach arrangement pattern determination table shown in FIG. 17, the super reach arrangement pattern determination random number extracted in step S840, and Based on the above, the arrangement pattern of the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 in the super reach effect is determined (step S842).

  If it is not the big hit variation pattern (step S841; No), the determination value corresponding to the loss in the super reach arrangement pattern determination table shown in FIG. 17 and the super reach arrangement pattern determination random number extracted in step S840. Based on the above, the arrangement pattern of the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 in the super reach effect is determined (step S843). After execution of step S842 or step S843, the arrangement pattern determined in step S842 or step S843 is stored (step S845), and the process proceeds to step S826.

  On the other hand, if the variation pattern of the variation display executed in step S825 is not the superreach variation pattern (step S825; No), the symbol variation control pattern (process table) corresponding to the variation pattern command is selected (step S826). . Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S827).

  Then, the production control CPU 86 produces the production devices (first to third production display devices 9 as production components, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1). 10, 11, control of various lamps as production parts, speaker 27 as production parts, push button 516 and operation lever 600) is executed (step S828). For example, a command is output to the VDP 262 in order to display an image corresponding to the variation pattern in the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, and each LED in the top lamp module 530.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 86 performs control so that the change display of the effect symbols is performed with the change pattern corresponding to the change pattern command on a one-to-one basis. A variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of corresponding variation patterns.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation time timer (step S829). Further, a predetermined time is set in the fluctuation control timer (step S830). The predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and the effect control CPU 86 writes the image data indicating the display state of the left middle right effect symbol to the SDRAM 210 and the image data in which the VDP 262 is written to the SDRAM 210 every time the predetermined time elapses. Is output to any one of the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11, and any one of the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 displays an image corresponding to the signal. As a result, the variation of the effect design is realized. Next, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation processing (step S802) (step S831), and the effect symbol variation start process is ended.

  As shown in FIG. 17, in the super-reach arrangement pattern determination table, 100 determination values that can be extracted as super-reach arrangement pattern determination random numbers corresponding to the variation pattern being a big hit. Among them, 5 determination values are set for the arrangement pattern A, 20 determination values are set for the arrangement pattern B, 30 determination values are set for the arrangement pattern C, and the arrangement pattern D is set. 35 determination values are set, and 10 determination values are set for the arrangement pattern E. On the other hand, in the super reach arrangement pattern determination table, 40 corresponding to the arrangement pattern A out of 100 determination values that can be extracted as super reach arrangement pattern determination random numbers in response to the variation pattern being lost. Number of determination values is set, 30 determination values are set in the arrangement pattern B, 20 determination values are set in the arrangement pattern C, and 10 determination values are set in the arrangement pattern D. It is set, and 0 determination value is set in the arrangement pattern E.

  That is, at the time of the super reach production of the present embodiment, the case where the first to third production display devices 9, 10, 11 are arranged in the arrangement pattern A is set to have the lowest jackpot expectation. By setting the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 in the order of the pattern B, the arrangement pattern C, and the arrangement pattern D, the big hit expectation is set to be high. And when the 1st-3rd production display apparatus 9,10,11 is arrange | positioned by the arrangement | positioning pattern E, the jackpot expectation degree is set most highly. In particular, the arrangement pattern E is a jackpot-fixed arrangement pattern that is determined only when the jackpot is big (expectation of big hit: (expectation of big hit: arrangement pattern E> arrangement pattern D> arrangement pattern C> arrangement pattern B > Arrangement pattern A).

  Note that the big hit expectation degree of each arrangement pattern in the present embodiment is a ratio determined when the arrangement pattern is a big hit, and a ratio determined when the arrangement pattern is a big hit and the arrangement pattern is lost. It can be obtained by dividing by a ratio determined in the case.

  In the present embodiment, the expectation degree of jackpot at the time of super reach production is the highest when it is determined as the arrangement pattern E. Hereinafter, the big hit expectation is expected in the order of arrangement pattern D, arrangement pattern C, arrangement pattern B, arrangement pattern A However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the expectation level for jackpot at the time of super reach production is, for example, the highest in the arrangement pattern A, and the arrangement pattern B, the arrangement below. You may set so that a big hit expectation degree may become low in order of the pattern C, the arrangement pattern D, and the arrangement pattern E.

  In the present embodiment, the arrangement pattern E is determined only when it is a big hit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is determined that the arrangement pattern E is obtained even when a loss occurs. Also good.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the changing notice effect determination process (step S823) during the effect symbol change start process shown in FIG. In the changing notice effect determination process, the effect control CPU 86 first specifies a change pattern from the change pattern command read in step S821 (step S601). Then, for example, 100 determination values are used as a changing notice notice random number for deciding whether or not to execute a changing notice effect from a random number circuit or the like built in the effect control microcomputer 81 and a notice pattern. A determination value of 1 is extracted from the list (step S603), and it is determined whether or not the identified variation pattern is a big hit variation pattern (step S604).

  If the identified variation pattern is a big hit variation pattern (step S604; Yes), it is further determined whether or not the identified big hit variation pattern is a super reach variation pattern (step S605). If the identified big hit variation pattern is a super reach variation pattern (step S605; Yes), the extracted random number for determining the changing notice and the changing notice setting table for changing notice shown in FIG. ), The presence / absence of execution of the changing notice effect and the notice pattern to be executed are determined (step S606), and the process proceeds to step S613.

  If the identified big hit variation pattern is not a super reach variation pattern (step S605; No), the extracted random number for changing notice in advance and the changing notice effect determination table in change shown in FIG. ), The presence / absence of execution of the changing notice effect and the notice pattern to be executed are determined (step S607), and the process proceeds to step S613.

  On the other hand, if the variation pattern identified in step S604 is not a big hit variation pattern (loss variation pattern) (step S604; No), it is determined whether or not the identified variation pattern is a super-reach variation pattern. (Step S608). If the identified loss variation pattern is a super-reach variation pattern (step S608; Yes), the extracted random number for determination of change notice and the change notice effect determination table for change shown in FIG. ) Based on the determination value according to the super reach variation pattern, the presence / absence of execution of the changing announcement effect and the announcement pattern to be executed are determined (step S609), and the process proceeds to step S613.

  If the specified loss variation pattern is not a super-reach variation pattern (step S608; No), it is determined whether or not the identified loss variation pattern is a normal reach variation pattern (step S610). If the identified loss variation pattern is a normal reach variation pattern (step S610; Yes), the extracted random number for determination of change notice and the change notification effect determination table for change shown in FIG. Based on the determination value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach at, the presence / absence of execution of the changing notice effect and the notice pattern to be executed are determined (step S611), and the process proceeds to step S613.

  If the specified loss variation pattern is not a normal reach variation pattern (step S610; No), the extracted random number for determining the changing notice and the changing notice effect determining table shown in FIG. ) Based on the determination value according to the non-reach fluctuation pattern, the presence / absence of execution of the changing notice effect and the notice pattern to be executed are determined (step S612), and the process proceeds to step S613.

  In the process of step S613, whether or not the execution of the changing notice effect is determined in any of the processes of step S606, step S607, step S609, step S611, or step S612, that is, the first notice as the changing notice effect is shown. It is determined whether or not execution of any one of the advance notice pattern A (placement pattern A) to advance the advance notice pattern E (placement pattern E) for moving the third effect display devices 9, 10, 11 is determined (step S613). When execution of the changing notice effect is determined (step S613; Yes), the notice execution determination flag is set and the determined notice pattern (arrangement pattern) is stored, and the changing notice effect determination process is finished (step). S614).

  If the execution of the changing notice effect is not determined (step S613; No), the other notice determining process for determining the presence or absence of the other notice effect or the notice pattern (notice type) is executed (step S613; No). Step S615). In this other notice determination process, the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 described above are moved to a position corresponding to any one of the notice pattern A (placement pattern A) to the notice pattern E (placement pattern E). Notices of other aspects other than the fluctuating notice effect to be performed, for example, a step-up notice in which the aspect changes in stages, such as a pseudo-ream, a notice image changes in stages, or a group of predetermined characters in the display area Whether or not to perform a group notice to cross or a strong notice to display special symbols is determined. When determining these different aspects of the notice effect, the timing for starting the notice effect varies depending on the form of the notice effect, so a different period according to the form of the notice effect is set in the notice effect start wait timer described later. Just do it.

  In the present embodiment, in the other notice effects, the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 are illustrated as not moving to the respective arrangement patterns shown in FIG. Also in these other notice effects, the first to third arrangement patterns shown in FIG. 23 are similar to the notice pattern A (placement pattern A) to notice pattern E (placement pattern E). The effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 may be moved.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, an embodiment in which the effect of moving the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 to each arrangement pattern shown in FIG. 23 is implemented as the notice effect is illustrated. The invention is not limited to this, and an effect of moving the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 to the respective arrangement patterns shown in FIG. 23 is executed, for example, during the big hit game or at the end of the big hit. Such as a pre-reading notice effect that is executed before the start of the variable display by the start winning that is the subject of the determination, based on the determination result of whether or not it will be a big hit at the start winning It may be executed in other effects.

  Next, the effect control CPU 86 determines whether or not the execution of the other notice effect is determined (step S616). When the execution of the other notice effect is determined (step S616; Yes), the notice execution determination flag And the notice pattern (notice type) determined in step S615 is stored (step S614), and the fluctuating notice effect determining process is terminated. If execution of other notice effects is not determined (step S616; No), the changing notice effect determination process is ended without going through step S614.

  In this embodiment, the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 are moved as the fluctuating notice effect, and the aspect changes step by step such as pseudo-ream, or the notice image changes step by step. Other notice effects such as a step-up notice that changes, a group notice that a group of a predetermined character crosses the display area, and a strong notice that a special symbol is displayed are determined exclusively. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effects of moving the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 and other notice effects may be determined in an overlapping manner.

Note that, as shown in FIG. 16A, in the changing notice effect determination table (for big hits), the change pattern is extracted as a changing notice determination random number corresponding to the change pattern of normal reach. Of the 100 determination values to be obtained, 100 determination values are set without any notice (non-execution of changing notice effect). In other words, when the variation pattern to be executed is a variation pattern that is a big hit in normal reach, the in-variation notice effect is uniquely determined to be non-executed. On the other hand, in the changing notice announcement determination table (for big hits), the notice among the 100 judgment values that can be extracted as the changing notice random number corresponding to the change pattern being the super reach change pattern. None is set _eleven determination value B (non-execution in announcement attraction variations), notice pattern a are _twelve determination value B (the arrangement pattern a) is set, notice pattern B (arrangement pattern ₁₃ determination value B to B) is set, notice pattern C (arrangement pattern C) in which ₁₄ pieces of the determination value B is set, the determination B ₁₅ amino to notice pattern D (arrangement pattern D) A value is set, and B ₁₆ determination values are set for the notice pattern E (placement pattern E) (B ₁₁ + B ₁₂ + B ₁₃ + B ₁₄ + B ₁₅ + B ₁₆ = 100).

In addition, as shown in FIG. 16B, in the changing notice effect determination table (for loss), it is extracted as a changing notice random number corresponding to the fact that the change pattern is a non-reach change pattern. of the 100 decision value that may have been ₂₁ of the judgment value a is set without notice (non-execution of the announcement attraction in variation), ₂₂ pieces of the determination value a to notice pattern a (arrangement pattern a) is set, notice pattern B (arrangement pattern B) and ₂₃ of the judgment value a is set to, and ₂₄ of the judgment value a is set to notice pattern C (arrangement pattern C), notice pattern D (arrangement pattern D) is set with a ₂₅ determination value _a, the notice pattern E ₂₆ amino judgment value _a (the arrangement pattern E) is set _{(a 21 + a 22 + a} 23 + a 24 + a 25 = 10 0).

  On the other hand, in the changing notice effect determination table (for loss), the notice pattern out of 100 judgment values that can be extracted as a changing notice random number corresponding to the change pattern of the normal reach is selected as the notice. A determination value of 100 is set to none (non-execution of changing notice effect). That is, when the variation pattern to be executed is a variation pattern that causes a loss in normal reach, the during-change notice effect is uniquely determined not to be executed.

Furthermore, in the changing notice effect determination table (for loss), there is no notice (of change) out of 100 judgment values that can be extracted as changing notice random numbers corresponding to the change pattern of super reach. ₂₁ determination value B in the non-execution) of the middle announcement attraction has been set, notice pattern a (arrangement pattern a) in which ₂₂ pieces of the determination value B is set, the notice pattern B (arrangement pattern B) B ₂₃ determination values are set, B ₂₄ determination values are set in the notice pattern C (placement pattern C), and B ₂₅ decision values are set in the notice pattern D (placement pattern D). B ₂₆ determination values are set for the notice pattern E (placement pattern E) (B ₂₁ + B ₂₂ + B ₂₃ + B ₂₄ + B ₂₅ = 100).

As shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B, in the changing notice effect determination table (for big hits) and in the changing notice effect determination table (for loss), the notice pattern E (placement pattern E) is used. ) Is determined to have the highest expectation degree, followed by the notice pattern D (placement pattern D), notice pattern C (placement pattern C), notice pattern B (placement pattern B), notice pattern A (placement pattern A). In addition, the judgment value numbers B _{11 to} B ₁₆ , A _{21 to} A ₂₆ , and B _{21 to} B ₂₅ are set so that the expected degree of jackpot decreases in the order without notice (the expectation of jackpot: notice pattern E> Notice pattern D> notice pattern C> notice pattern B> notice pattern A> no notice). In particular, the notice pattern E is a notice pattern for determining the big hit that is determined only when the big hit is made.

  In addition, the jackpot expectation degree of each notice pattern in the present embodiment is a ratio determined when the notice pattern becomes a big hit, and a ratio determined when the notice pattern becomes a big hit and the notice pattern is lost. It can be obtained by dividing by a ratio determined in the case.

  In the present embodiment, the expectation degree of jackpot at the time of super reach production is most often determined to be a notice pattern E, and hereinafter, notice pattern D, notice pattern C, notice pattern B, notice pattern A, no notice The jackpot expectation degree is set so as to decrease in order, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the jackpot expectation degree at the time of super reach production is, for example, the highest notice pattern A, and the following notice pattern. B may be set so that the expected degree of jackpot decreases in the order of the notice pattern C, the notice pattern D, and the notice pattern E.

  In the present embodiment, the notice pattern E is determined only when it is a big hit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is determined that the notice pattern E will be obtained even when a loss occurs. Also good.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol changing process (step S802) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 86 first decrements the process timer, the change time timer, and the change control timer (step S850A, step S850B, step S850C) respectively, and the notice effect start wait timer or the change notice It is determined whether or not a notice effect executing flag indicating that the effect is already being executed is set (step S851). If the notice effect start waiting timer or the notice effect execution flag is set (step S851; Yes), the changing notice process for executing the changing notice effect is executed, and the process proceeds to step S853 (step S852). If the notice effect start waiting timer or the notice effect executing flag is not set (step S851; No), the process proceeds to step S853 without going through step S852.

  Then, the effect control CPU 86 refers to the process timer and determines whether it is the start timing of the super reach effect (step S853). If it is the start timing of the super reach production (step S853; Yes), the surrounding LEDs 9 ″, 10 ″, 11 ″ in the first to third production display devices 9, 10, 11 are turned on and off. Then, the arrangement change effect during super reach is started (step S854), and the process proceeds to step S855. If it is not the start timing of the super reach production (step S853; No), the process proceeds to step S855 without going through step S854.

  In step S855, the effect control CPU 86 determines whether it is the end timing of the super-reaching arrangement change effect (step S855). When it is the end timing of the arrangement change effect during super reach (step S855; Yes), the surrounding LEDs 9 ″, 10 ″, 11 ″ in the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, 11 are turned off. (Step S856), the setting for moving the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, 11 to a position corresponding to the arrangement pattern stored in the process of Step S845 is performed (Step S857). Next, it is determined whether or not the stored arrangement pattern is the arrangement pattern B (step S857a).

  When the stored arrangement pattern is arrangement pattern B (step S857a; Yes), the first reserved storage display area H1, the second reserved storage display area H2, the fourth symbol Y, and the variable display area V are displayed. Is set in the second effect display device 10 to change the first hold memory display area H1, the second hold memory display area H2, the fourth symbol Y, and the variable display area V to display on the second effect display device 10. In step S857f (step S857b), if the stored arrangement pattern is not the arrangement pattern B (step S857a; No), it is further determined whether the stored arrangement pattern is the arrangement pattern C. (Step S857c). When the stored arrangement pattern is the arrangement pattern C (step S857c; Yes), the target for displaying the first reserved storage display area H1, the second reserved storage display area H2, the fourth symbol Y, and the variable display area V Is set in the first effect display device 9 to change the first hold memory display area H1, the second hold memory display area H2, the fourth symbol Y, and the variable display area V to the display on the first effect display device 9. In step S857f (step S857d), if the stored arrangement pattern is not the arrangement pattern C (step S857c; No), the first reserved storage display area H1, the second reserved storage display area H2, the fourth symbol By setting the target for displaying Y and the variable display area V in the third effect display device 11, the first reserved storage display area H1, the second reserved storage display area H2 Fourth symbol Y, the process proceeds to step S857f change variable display area V on the display in the third effect display device 9 (step S857e). Therefore, when it is other than the arrangement patterns B and C, the first reserved storage display area H1, the second reserved storage display area H2, the fourth symbol Y, and the variable display area V are displayed by determining No in step S857c. When the third effect display device 11 is set as a target to be displayed, the first hold memory display area H1, the second hold memory display area H2, the fourth symbol Y, and the variable display region V are displayed on the third effect display device 11. (See FIG. 30).

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the mode in which the display objects of the first reserved storage display area H1, the second reserved storage display area H2, the fourth symbol Y, and the variable display area V are changed is exemplified. Is not limited to this. For example, when there is an effect display device that does not always move or is not in a state of being close to other effect display devices, the first hold storage display is provided on the effect display device. The display of the area H1, the second reserved storage display area H2, the fourth symbol Y, and the variable display area V may be performed.

  Then, in the process of step S857f, the arrangement pattern stored in step S845 is cleared (step S857f), and the process proceeds to step S858. Further, when it is not the end timing of the arrangement change effect during super reach (step S855; No), the process proceeds to step S858 without going through steps S856, S857, and S857a.

  In step S858, the effect control CPU 86 determines whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S858). If the process timer has timed out (step S858; Yes), the process data is switched (step S859). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer set value set next in the process table in the process timer (step S860). Further, based on display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, and the like set in the next process data, display on the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, 11 and speakers 27L, Controls such as sound output from 27R, 27a, and 27b, decoration LED 25a, stage decoration LED 25b, top lamp module 530, left frame LED 28b, and right frame LED 28c are executed (step S861), and the process proceeds to step S862. If the process timer has not timed out in step S858 (step S858; No), the process proceeds to step S862 without going through steps S859, S860, and S861.

  In step S862, the effect control CPU 86 determines whether or not the variation control timer has timed out (step S862).

  When the variation control timer has timed out (step S862; Yes), the effect control CPU 86 should display the next display screen of the effect design of the left middle right (30 ms after the display change time of the previous effect symbol). Screen image data, and a portion corresponding to a predetermined region of the SDRAM 210 (VRAM region) corresponding to the predetermined region of the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, 11 set to the variable display region V at that time ) Is written (step S863). In that way, in any of the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11, the variation control of the effect symbol is realized. The display control unit 213 sends a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined area such as a set background image and image data based on display control execution data set in the process table to the effect display device 5. Output. As such, in any of the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11, the background image, the hold display, the character image, the effect symbol, and the fourth symbol Y in the variation of the effect symbol are displayed. Further, a predetermined value is reset in the variation control timer (step S864), and the process proceeds to step S865.

  If the fluctuation control timer has not timed out in step S862 (step S862; No), the process proceeds to step S865 without going through steps S863 and S864.

  In step S865, the effect control CPU 86 determines whether or not the variable time timer has expired (step S865). If the variation time timer has not timed out (step S865; No), a symbol confirmation command indicating that the variation display result has been derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is received. It is determined whether or not a confirmation command reception flag indicating that it has been set is set (step S866). If the confirmation command reception flag is not set (step S866; No), the effect symbol variation processing is terminated, and if the confirmation command reception flag is set (step S866; Yes), the first to third The setting for moving the effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 to the initial position (see FIG. 1 and FIG. 21A) is executed, and the process proceeds to step S868.

  On the other hand, if the variable time timer has expired in step S865 (step S865; Yes), the process proceeds to step S868 without going through steps S866 and S867.

  In step S868, the effect control CPU 86 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803), and ends the effect symbol variation in-process.

  19 and 20 are flowcharts showing the changing notice process (step S852) in the effect design changing process shown in FIG. In the changing notice process, the effect control CPU 86 first determines whether or not the notice effect executing flag gusset is set (step S501). If the notice effect executing flag is not set (step S501; No), the notice effect start wait timer is decremented by -1 (step S502), and it is determined whether the notice effect start wait timer has timed out (step S502). Step S503). If the timer for waiting for the start of the notice effect has not timed out (step S503; No), the notice process during change is terminated, and if the timer for waiting for the start of the notice effect is timed out (step S503; Yes), the notice effect is displayed. A running flag is set (step S504), and a value corresponding to the notice effect period of the changing notice effect is set in the notice period timer (step S505).

  Then, the notice process table of the notice pattern stored in step S614 of the changing notice effect determination process is selected (step S506).

  Next, the notice process timer is started (step S507), the control of the content of the first process data in the notice process table is executed (step S508), and the changing notice process is ended.

  On the other hand, in the process of step S501, when the notice effect execution flag is set (step S501; Yes), the notice process timer and the notice period timer are decremented by one (steps S509 and S510), and the notice period timer is set. It is determined whether the timer has expired (step S511). When the notice period timer has not timed out (step S511; No), the notice pattern stored therein is the notice pattern A to notice pattern indicating the movement of the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11. It is determined whether it is any of E (step S511a).

  If the stored notice pattern is not one of the notice pattern A to notice pattern E (step S511a; No), the effect control according to the stored notice pattern is executed and the changing notice process is ended. If the stored notice pattern is any one of the notice pattern A to the notice pattern E (step S511a; Yes), the notice period timer is referred to and whether or not it is the start timing of the notice layout change effect. Is determined (step S512). The notice change arrangement effect at the time of notice is an effect of notifying that the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 are moving, and the same effect is executed regardless of the stored notice pattern.

  When it is the start timing of the arrangement change effect at the time of notice (step S512; Yes), the surrounding LEDs 9 ″, 10 ″, 11 ″ in the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, 11 are blinked. Thus, the arrangement change effect at the time of notice is started (step S513), and the process proceeds to step S514. If it is not the start timing of the notice layout change effect (step S512; No), the process proceeds to step S514 without going through step S513.

  In step S514, the effect control CPU 86 refers to the notice period timer, and determines whether it is the end timing of the notice change arrangement effect (step S514). When it is the end timing of the noticeable arrangement change effect, the surrounding LEDs 9 ″, 10 ″, 11 ″ in the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, 11 are turned off (step S515). Setting for moving the third effect display devices 9, 10, 11 to a position corresponding to the notice pattern stored in the process of step S614 is performed (step S516). Next, it is determined whether or not the stored notice pattern is the notice pattern B (step S516a).

  When the stored advance notice pattern is the advance notice pattern B (step S516a; Yes), the first hold storage display area H1, the second hold storage display area H2, the fourth symbol Y, and the variable display area V are displayed. Is set in the second effect display device 10 to change the first hold memory display area H1, the second hold memory display area H2, the fourth symbol Y, and the variable display area V to display on the second effect display device 10. Then, the process proceeds to step S516f (step S516b). When the stored notice pattern is not the notice pattern B (step S516a; No), it is further determined whether or not the stored notice pattern is the notice pattern C. (Step S516c). When the stored advance notice pattern is the advance notice pattern C (step S516c; Yes), the first hold storage display area H1, the second hold storage display area H2, the fourth symbol Y, and the variable display area V are displayed. Is set in the first effect display device 9 to change the first hold memory display area H1, the second hold memory display area H2, the fourth symbol Y, and the variable display area V to the display on the first effect display device 9. Then, the process proceeds to step S516f (step S516d). When the stored notice pattern is not the notice pattern C (step S516c; No), the first reserved storage display area H1, the second reserved storage display area H2, the fourth symbol By setting the target for displaying Y and the variable display area V in the third effect display device 11, the first reserved storage display area H1, the second reserved storage display area H2 Fourth symbol Y, the process proceeds to step S516f change variable display area V on the display in the third effect display device 9 (step S516e). Therefore, when it is other than the notice patterns B and C, the first reserved storage display area H1, the second reserved storage display area H2, the fourth symbol Y, and the variable display area V are displayed by determining No in step S516c. When the third effect display device 11 is set as a target to be displayed, the first hold memory display area H1, the second hold memory display area H2, the fourth symbol Y, and the variable display region V are displayed on the third effect display device 11. Will come to be.

  Then, the notice pattern stored in the process of step S516f is cleared (step S516f), and the process proceeds to step S517.

  In step S517, the effect control CPU 86 determines whether or not the notice process timer has timed out (step S517). If the notice process timer has timed out (step S517; Yes), the notice process data is switched (step S518), the next notice process timer is started (step S519), and the process proceeds to step S520. If the notice process timer has not timed out (step S517; No), the process proceeds to step S520 without going through steps S518 and S519. In step S520, the effect control CPU 86 first to third effect display devices 9, 10, 11 based on display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, and the like set in the process data. Display, sound output from the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, and 27b, decoration LED 25a, stage decoration LED 25b, top lamp module 530, left frame LED 28b, right frame LED 28c, and other controls are executed (step S520). The notice process during change is terminated.

  On the other hand, in the process of step S511, when the notice period timer has timed out (step S511; Yes), the notice effect executing flag is reset (step S521), and the first to third effect display devices 9, 10 are reset. , 11 is moved to the initial position (see FIGS. 1 and 21A), and the changing notice process is ended (step S523).

  Next, the movement of the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 28 to 29, the case where the notice pattern B (placement pattern B) is determined as the notice pattern (placement pattern) at the time of effect during the variable display will be described as an example. In FIGS. 30 to 31, The case where the arrangement pattern E is determined as the arrangement pattern at the time of super reach production will be described as an example.

  As shown in FIG. 28 (A), the change display of the effect symbol is started in a state where the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 are arranged at the initial positions, Then, as shown in FIG. 28 (B), the blinking lighting of the surrounding LEDs 9 ″, 10 ″, 11 ″ is started, and the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, 11 are provided to the player. It is notified that the user moves to a position corresponding to any of the notice patterns (arrangement patterns).

  When the surrounding LEDs 9 ″, 10 ″, and 11 ″ are turned on and off, all the surrounding LEDs 9 ″, 10 ″, and 11 ″ are turned off and moved as shown in FIG. By driving the units 59a, 59b, 59c, the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, 11 are moved to positions corresponding to the notice pattern B (arrangement pattern B). At this time, since the first effect display device 9 and the third effect display device 11 are vertically adjacent to the second effect display device 10, the first reserved memory display area H1 and the second reserved memory display area. By setting the second effect display device 10 as a target for displaying H2, the fourth symbol Y and the variable display area V, the first reserved memory display area H1, the second reserved memory display area H2, the fourth symbol Y, All the variable display areas V are displayed. The fourth symbol Y is arranged on the left side of the second effect display device 10. For this reason, as will be described later, the player produces effects (character A and character C) that cooperate with each other over the first effect display device 9 and the third effect display device 11 arranged on the left side of the second effect display device 10. Even during the battle production), it is easy to confirm that the production symbol is changing by checking the state of the 4th symbol Y even during the battle production. Is possible.

  Next, when the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 move to positions corresponding to the notice pattern B (arrangement pattern B), all the surrounding LEDs 9 '' in the first effect display device 9 are lit (in a frame shape). Light. Further, the lower peripheral LED 9 ″ is turned off in the front view of the first effect display device 9, while the other peripheral LEDs 9 ″ in the first effect display device 9 are turned on. Further, the upper peripheral LED 11 ″ is turned off in the front view of the third effect display device 11, while the other peripheral LEDs 11 ″ in the third effect display device 11 are turned on. Therefore, in the first effect display device 9 and the third effect display device 11, the surrounding LEDs 9 ″ and 11 ″ are turned on (lit in a frame shape) so as to form one frame.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 29A, character A is displayed on the first effect display device 9, character B is displayed on the second effect display device 10, and character C is displayed on the third effect display device 11, respectively. As part of the above, an effect in which the character A and the character C cooperate over the two effect display devices 9 and 11 (a battle effect in which the character A and the character C fight in FIG. 29A) is executed. In the effect display device 10, an effect by only the character B is executed.

  In addition, after the end of the change notice effect, if the change pattern being changed is a normal reach change pattern, all the surrounding LEDs 9 ″, 10 ″, 11 ″ are turned on as shown in FIG. After the light is turned off, as shown in FIG. 29C, the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 are driven according to the notice pattern B (placement pattern B) by driving the moving units 59a, 59b, and 59c. Move from the initial position to the initial position.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 29C, the first effect display device 9 is moved a predetermined distance in the right direction in front view, and the second effect display device 10 is moved a predetermined distance in the left direction in front view. Let In addition, the third effect display device 11 is moved a predetermined distance toward the lower right in front view. In addition, after completion of the movement of the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 to the initial position, the first effect display device 9 is set as a target for displaying the first hold storage display area H1, and the second hold. The second effect display device 10 is set as a target for displaying the memory display area H2 and the fourth symbol Y, and the third effect display device 11 is set as a target for displaying the variable display region V, whereby the first effect display. The first hold storage display area H1 is displayed on the device 9, the second hold storage display area H2 and the fourth symbol Y are displayed on the second effect display device 10, and the variable display area V is displayed on the third effect display device 11. Is displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 29 (D), the right surrounding LED 9 ″ is turned off in the front view of the first effect display device 9, while the other surrounding LEDs 9 ″ in the first effect display device 9 are turned on. . Further, the left peripheral LED 10 ″ is turned off in front view of the second effect display device 10, while the other peripheral LEDs 10 ″ in the second effect display device 10 are turned on, and the first effect display device 9 and the second effect display device 9 are turned on. In the effect display device 10, one frame is formed by the surrounding LEDs 9 ″ and 10 ″. Further, all the surrounding LEDs 11 ″ of the third effect display device 11 are turned on so as to form one frame. In the state shown in FIG. 29D, the same symbol is stopped on the “left” and “right” of the variable display area V, the normal reach effect is executed, and the effect symbol is finally hit or lost in the variable display area. Derived and displayed with a combination of

  Next, when the super reach effect is executed after the end of the changing notice effect, as shown in FIG. 29B, all the surrounding LEDs 9 ″, 10 ″, 11 ″ are turned off, and then the first The second effect display devices 9 and 10 are moved to positions corresponding to the arrangement pattern E. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 30C, the first presentation display device 9 and the second presentation display device 10 are rotated clockwise in front view by driving the moving units 59a and 59b. The first effect display device 9 is moved upward by a predetermined distance in front view, and the second effect display device 10 is moved downward in front view. At this time, since the moving unit 59c is not driven, the third effect display device 11 maintains the position at the initial position (does not move). Then, the first effect display device 9 and the second effect display device are arranged close to each other in the vertical direction, and the second effect display device 10 and the third effect display device 11 are arranged to be close to each other in the vertical direction.

  In the case where the changing notice effect is not executed, as shown in FIG. 30A, the changing display area in the state where the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 are arranged at the initial positions. When the same symbol stops on the “left” and “right” of V and the execution timing of the super reach effect is reached, as shown in FIG. 30 (B), the surrounding LEDs 9 ″, 10 ″, 11 ″ blink. Lighting is started, and the player is notified that the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 are moved to positions corresponding to any of the arrangement patterns.

  When the surrounding LEDs 9 ″, 10 ″, and 11 ″ are turned on and off, all the surrounding LEDs 9 ″, 10 ″, and 11 ″ are turned off and moved as shown in FIG. By driving the units 59a and 59b, the first and second effect display devices 9 and 10 are moved to positions corresponding to the arrangement pattern E.

In addition, when moving the 1st-2nd production display devices 9 and 10 to the position according to arrangement pattern E in this way,
The position corresponding to the arrangement pattern E is set by setting the target for displaying the first reserved memory display area H1, the second reserved memory display area H2, the fourth symbol Y, and the variable display area V to the third effect display device 10. In the third effect display device 11 that is arranged at the lowest position and maintains the position at the initial position, the third effect display device 11 has the first reserved memory display area H1, the second reserved memory display area H2, the fourth symbol Y, All the variable display areas V are displayed. In particular, the variable display area V is displayed in the upper right part of the third effect display device 11 in a state of being reduced as compared with the case where the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 are arranged at the initial positions.

  In the present embodiment, the first to second effect display devices 9 and 10 are moved in a state where the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 are arranged at the initial positions, so that the first to first effect display devices 9, 10 are moved. Although the third effect display devices 9 to 11 are arranged according to the arrangement pattern E, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 are arranged at the initial positions. The first to third effect display devices 9 to 11 are arranged according to the arrangement pattern E by moving the third effect display device 11 in addition to the first to second effect display devices 9 and 10. It is also good.

  Next, when the first and second effect display devices 9 and 10 move to positions corresponding to the arrangement pattern E, as shown in FIG. 30 (D), the lower surrounding LED 9 ″ in the front view of the first effect display device 9. Is turned off, while the other surrounding LEDs 9 '' in the first effect display device 9 are turned on. Further, the upper and lower surrounding LEDs 9 ″ are turned off in the front view of the second effect display device 10, while the other surrounding LEDs 9 ″ in the first effect display device 9 are turned on. Further, the upper peripheral LED 11 ″ is turned off in the front view of the third effect display device 11, while the other peripheral LEDs 11 ″ in the third effect display device 11 are turned on. For this reason, in the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11, the surrounding LEDs 9 ", 10", and 11 "are lit so as to form one frame (lit in a frame shape).

  Then, as shown in FIG. 30E, character A is displayed on the first effect display device 9, character B is displayed on the second effect display device 10, and character C is displayed on the third effect display device 11, respectively. As part of the effects, the character A, the character B, and the character C cooperate with the three first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 (in FIG. 29A, the characters A, B, and C Battle battle) is executed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 31 (A), after the big hit or loss in the super reach production, as shown in FIGS. 31 (B) and 31 (C), the surrounding LEDs 9 ″, 10 ″, After all 11 ″ are turned off, the moving units 59a and 59b are driven to move the first and second effect display devices 9 and 10 from the position corresponding to the arrangement pattern E to the initial position. Specifically, the first effect display device 9 and the second effect display device 10 are rotated counterclockwise when viewed from the front, and the first effect display device 9 is moved downward by a predetermined distance when viewed from the front. The display device 10 is moved a predetermined distance upward in a front view. At this time, since the moving unit 59c is not driven, the third effect display device 11 maintains the position at the initial position (does not move). Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 28A, after the surrounding LEDs 9 ″, 10 ″, 11 ″ are turned on in a frame shape, if the variation display result is a big hit, the game shifts to a big hit game, and the variation display result. If it is lost, the variable display is executed again based on the hold memory.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when two effect display devices are in a state of approaching, an image of a battle effect is displayed with the two effect display devices that are approached as one display area, And since the image of the character different from the image of the battle effect is displayed on the other effect display devices, it is possible to prevent the effect from becoming monotonous and to improve the interest of the pachinko machine 1.

  Also, when the first effect display device 9 and the third effect display device 11 are in the second state, and when the second effect display device 10 and the third effect display device 11 are in the fourth state, Since different specific effect images are displayed, it is possible to prevent the effect from becoming monotonous and to improve the interest of the pachinko machine 1.

  In addition, since the fourth symbol Y is displayed on the effect display device whose arrangement state is not changed to the second state or the fourth state, it is prevented that the fourth symbol Y becomes difficult to visually recognize due to the change of the arrangement state. be able to.

  In addition, since the ratio of the big hit gaming state is different between when the character image display is executed in the first state and when the battle effect is executed in the second state, the player can use two effect display devices. Since attention is paid to the arrangement state, the interest of the pachinko machine 1 can be improved.

  Further, depending on whether the effect display devices in the close state are the first effect display device 9 and the third effect display device 11, or the second effect display device 10 and the third effect display device 11, the big hit game Since the ratio of the state is different, the player comes to pay attention to which effect display device is in an approached state, so that the interest of the pachinko machine 1 can be improved.

  In addition, since only the surrounding peripheral LEDs that become one display area emit light, it becomes easy to recognize the one display area by light emission, and the sense of unity of the display area can be enhanced.

  In addition, since the ratio of the big hit gaming state varies depending on the pattern changed to the second state or the fourth state, the player will pay attention to which pattern is the second state or the fourth state. Therefore, the interest of the pachinko machine 1 can be improved.

  Further, since it is suggested that the state of the display device is changed by the blinking of the surrounding LEDs 9 ″, 10 ″, and 11 ″, the interest of the pachinko machine 1 can be improved.

  Further, it is not necessary to redraw the image data drawn in the frame buffer each time the patterns of the first to third display devices 9, 10, and 11 are changed, and the frames of the buffer areas corresponding to the patterns By changing the arrangement position in the buffer, images displayed on the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 can be acquired, so that the number of times of drawing with respect to the frame buffer can be reduced.

  In addition, since the display pixel densities are pseudo-identical in the first image buffer area and the second image buffer area, it is necessary to draw an enlarged or reduced image when drawing common image data. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the control from becoming complicated, and the image data drawn in each image buffer area has the display pixel density of one effect display apparatus or another effect display apparatus corresponding to each image buffer area. Since it is read out after being enlarged or reduced at a corresponding magnification, it is not necessary to use the same display pixel density as one effect display device and the other effect display device, so an inexpensive display device with different display pixel densities Cost can be reduced.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

  For example, in the above embodiment, the pachinko machine 1 is illustrated as a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is applied to a slot machine that uses a medal as a gaming medium to play a game. May be. When the gaming machine is a slot machine, for example, when the bonus flag is set in the internal lottery, the positive effect display device 9 is used as a notice effect indicating that the bonus flag is set. May be moved from the initial position to a position corresponding to the notice pattern.

  In the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is exemplified. However, other gaming machines, for example, gaming media are enclosed in the gaming machine, and depending on the number of pachinko balls and medals lent out and the prizes. The number of pachinko balls and medals granted is added, while the number of pachinko balls and medals used in the game is subtracted and stored, and without using pachinko balls and medals, for example, The value of points and points lent according to the loan request and the value such as points and points awarded according to the winnings are memorized as credits, and the game is played using only the value memorized as credits. It may be a gaming machine capable of. In this case, these points, points, and the like correspond to game media, and credits become game value.

  Moreover, although the said Example has illustrated the normal display apparatus which displays a two-dimensional image as the 1st effect display apparatus 9, the 2nd effect display apparatus 10, and the 3rd effect display apparatus 11, this invention is this. The first effect display device 9, the second effect display device 10, and the third effect display device 11 can be stereoscopically displayed by the naked eye such as a parallax barrier method or an integral image method. An autostereoscopic display device may be used.

  In the embodiment, the third effect display device 11 is a smaller effect display device than the first effect display device 9 and the second effect display device 10, and the first effect display device 9 and the second effect display device 10 are used. Although the effect display device has the same shape, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first effect display device 9, the second effect display device 10, and the third effect display device 11 have effects of different shapes. It may be a display, or may be an effect display device having the same shape.

  In the above embodiment, the image data is drawn in one frame buffer area, and the drawn image data is displayed on each of the display devices 9, 10, and 11. However, the two frame buffer areas are displayed. These frame buffer areas may be switched as a display area and a drawing area for each V blank. In this case, in a certain V blank, when one frame buffer area is assigned as a drawing area and image data is being drawn, the other frame buffer area is assigned as a display area and stored image data. Are displayed on the display devices 9, 10, and 11, in the next V blank, the allocation of the display area and the drawing area is switched, and the image data drawn in one frame buffer area in the previous V blank is displayed. The image data is displayed on the devices 9, 10, and 11, while the image data is drawn in the other frame buffer area.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which only a big hit that can acquire a large number of game balls is generated by opening a big winning opening in the big hit game, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the probability variation jackpot B is suddenly shortened due to the occurrence of the probability variation jackpot B by making the opening time of the big prize opening in the round game extremely short so that the player does not recognize that the big prize opening has been opened. It is good also as a sudden big hit that makes it appear as if it is in a probable state. In addition, when these probability variation big hits B are used as sudden big hits, a small hit that opens the big prize opening with the same opening pattern as the opening pattern of the big prize opening in the big hit game of the probability variation big hit B is provided. A state (so-called latent state) in which it is unknown whether the gaming state after the occurrence of the probable big hit B or the small hit is a high probability state or a low probability state may occur.

  Moreover, in the said Example, the mode that the 1st-3rd production | presentation display apparatus 9,10,11 moves in both a change notice effect and a super reach effect is shown in all the notice pattern A (arrangement pattern A)-notice pattern. E (arrangement pattern E) can be determined, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a notice is given as the movement mode of the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 of the fluctuating notice effect. When the pattern A (placement pattern A) to the notice pattern E (placement pattern E) is determined, the movement mode of the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 executed in the super reach effect is set. The prediction pattern with the expected degree may not be determined as compared with the notification pattern determined as the movement mode of the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, 11 of the changing notification effect.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the 1st-3rd effect display apparatus 9,10,11 was made to adjoin from the up-down direction or the left-right direction, this invention is not limited to this, For example, one effect display A device may be provided on the front side of the pachinko machine 1 with respect to other effect display devices, and the one effect display device and the other effect display devices may be brought closer in the front-rear direction by movement of the one effect display device. .

  Although not provided in the above-described embodiment, a light guide plate on which a pre-formed effect image is emitted and displayed by light emission of light emitting means such as an LED is provided in front of the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, 11. For example, by performing the light emission display at the timing of movement of the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, 11 and the like, the display of the light guide plate and the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, 11 are performed. You may make it perform the production which cooperated with movement. In the case of using the light guide plate in this manner, the frame portion 9a is displayed on the light guide plate by displaying images corresponding to the frame portions 9a, 10a, and 11a located between the adjacent effect display devices. , 10a, 11a are made difficult to be visually recognized by the player, so that it is difficult to visually recognize the portions corresponding to the frame portions 9a, 10a, 11a located between the adjacent effect display devices. Further, it is possible to enhance the sense of unity of the display areas formed by the adjacent effect display devices. As described above, the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 are the same, such as the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 being movable in the front-rear direction. When the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 are movable so as to overlap each other because they are not provided on the plane, they correspond to the frame portions 9a, 10a, and 11a corresponding to the overlapping portions. By displaying an image to be displayed on the light guide plate and making it difficult to visually recognize the frame portions 9a, 10a, and 11a corresponding to the overlapping portions, one of the display regions formed in the effect display device in the overlapping state You may make it possible to raise a bodily sensation.

  Further, in the embodiment, the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 are moved to positions corresponding to the notice pattern (arrangement pattern) at a specific timing as the variable display notice effect and the super reach effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the movement to the position corresponding to the notice pattern (arrangement pattern) of the first to third effect display devices 9, 10, 11 can be performed by pressing the operation button 516 or By performing the operation by tilting the operation lever 600 or the like, the player can press the operation button 516 or operate the operation lever 600 if the operation button 516 is pressed or the operation lever 600 is tilted. The first to third effect display devices 9, 10, and 11 may be moved to positions corresponding to the notice pattern (arrangement pattern) at an arbitrary timing by the tilting operation. There.

  Moreover, in the said Example, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with the three 1st-3rd production | presentation display apparatus 9,10,11, These 1st-3rd production | presentation display apparatus 9,10,11 is a notice pattern (arrangement pattern). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko machine 1 is provided with four or more effect display devices, and at least three of these four or more effect display devices are provided. You may make it move one or more production | presentation display apparatuses to the position according to a notice pattern (arrangement pattern).

  Moreover, although the said Example has illustrated the form which used the arrangement | positioning state pattern as arrangement | positioning pattern B-E as a pattern which makes the arrangement | positioning state which adjoined the 1st-3rd production display apparatus 9,10,11. The present invention is not limited to this. For example, even when the arrangement pattern D is the same, for example, the first and second effect display devices 9 and 10 do not move, and only the third effect display device 11 is used. The first movement pattern that moves to the state of the arrangement pattern D and the third effect display device 11 do not move, and only the first to second effect display devices 9 and 10 move to the state of the arrangement pattern D. The second movement pattern is provided, and when the notice movement and the super reach production are carried out in the first movement pattern, and when the notice production and the super reach production are carried out in the second movement pattern, Reliability to be a big hit Expectations) may be different. In other words, the reliability (expectation) that is a big hit may be different depending on the pattern of the movement form during movement to the arrangement pattern, not the arrangement pattern.

  Moreover, in the said Example, when the 1st-3rd production display devices 9, 10, and 11 are arrange | positioned in the position according to the notice pattern B (placement pattern B) or the notice pattern C (placement pattern C), Although one effect display device that displays a character image is arranged separately from two effect display devices that display a battle effect, the present invention is not limited to this. When a battle effect is displayed on two effect display devices, a tilt action effect that changes the tilt of two effect display devices that display the battle effect of one effect display device that displays a character image may be executed. .

Further, when a battle effect is displayed on two effect display devices, one effect display device that displays the character image while maintaining a state where one effect display device that displays the character image is visible from the front side. You may perform the rotation operation effect which rotates a display apparatus. In addition, an operable movable member (such as an accessory) is provided in the vicinity of one effect display device that displays a character image, and when the character image is displayed on the one effect display device, the one effect display is performed. You may perform the interlocking production which linked operation | movement of an apparatus and operation | movement of a movable member. Also,
One effect display device that displays images related to each other (cooperative image data) on two effect display devices that display battle effects and one effect display device that displays character images, and displays character images. The related image may be displayed regardless of whether the position is moved to the normal position below the two effect display devices where the battle effect is displayed or the standby position overlapping the two effect display devices. .

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Claims (2)

A gaming machine capable of a predetermined game,
At least three or more display devices capable of displaying effect images related to the game;
Arrangement state changing means capable of changing two of the display devices from a separated first state to a second state closer to the first state;
Individual effect executing means for executing individual effects for displaying different effect images on the respective display devices;
When the two display devices are set to the second state by the arrangement state changing means, a specific effect image is displayed with the two display devices in the second state as one display region, and the second A specific effect executing means for executing a specific effect for displaying an effect image different from the specific effect image on a display device other than the two display devices in a state;
A gaming machine comprising: A gaming machine capable of a predetermined game,
At least three or more display devices capable of displaying effect images related to the game;
The first display device of the display device and the second display device can be changed from a first state separated from the first state to a second state closer to the first state, and a second display of the display device can be changed. An arrangement state changing means capable of changing from a third state in which the device and the third display device are separated to a fourth state that is closer to the third state;
When the first display device and the second display device are in the second state by the arrangement state changing means, the first display device and the second display device in the second state are set as one display area. A first specific effect executing means for displaying a first specific effect image and executing a first specific effect for displaying an effect image different from the first specific effect image on the third display device;
When the second display device and the third display device are in the fourth state by the arrangement state changing means, the second display device and the third display device in the fourth state are set as one display area. A second specific effect executing means for displaying a second specific effect image, and executing a second specific effect for displaying an effect image different from the second specific effect image on the first display device;
A gaming machine comprising:

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